The National Centre for Research and Development

The aim of the Polish-Norwegian Research Programme is to reduce economic and social differences and to promote bilateral cooperation through popularization and support of scientific research. The Programme will prioritize funding for research and development in the following areas:

• environment,

• climate change, including polar research,

• health,

• social sciences, including the issues of migration,

• mainstreaming gender equality and promoting work-life balance.

The total Programme budget is EUR 43 329 412, out of which EUR 38 818 851 is for research projects selected on the basis of calls for proposals. The latter sum includes EUR 3 529 412 for research projects in the domain of mainstreaming gender equality and promoting work-life balance. Moreover, an allocation of EUR 2 352 941 shall be dedicated to the small grant scheme.

The main criterion of evaluation for all areas under the Programme will be the scientific quality of the project, and for applied research projects – additionally - innovation-driven approach. The goal of the Programme is also to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Poland and Norway. Mechanisms implemented to intensify this cooperation will include the mobility component, allowing the Polish and Norwegian R&D project partners to take advantage of each other’s research expertise.