Monthly Archives: August 2014

Funding for the Indo-Norwegian Cooperation Programme in higher education

SIUSIU is granting project funding for Norwegian institutes of higher education that wants to develop an education cooperation with Indian institutions at master and PhD level. Projects with one Norwegian and one Indian partner can apply for up to 400 000 kroner per year in support (a total of 1,2 million kroner for the project period). Deadline September 16th. For more information.

As part of the preparation for the establishment of a joint venture with Indian institutions, the Norwegian institution can also apply for up to 50 000 kroner in travel support for the purpose of getting acquainted with partners and plan joint activities. Deadline August 29th. For more information about the travel support.

Olav Thon Foundation’s national academic prize in natural sciences and medicine 2015

Olav Thon Foundation’s national academic prize in natural sciences and medicine is awarded for the first time Thursday March 5th 2015. The scientific community is encouraged to nominate persons for the Foundation’s prize for outstanding teaching. In addition, researchers can apply for support for research projects in medicine and/or the natural sciences/mathematics. Deadline September 1st 2014.
For more information  (in Norwegian).

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Training program: HSE in the Laboratory

HSE in the Laboratory is a customised training program for employees with the laboratory as workplace. There will be a day course in radiation protection, in addition to courses in the safe use of chemicals, biological factors, systematic HSE-work, flammable goods, waste handling and ergonomics in the laboratory. All courses are held in Norwegian except for the radiation protection course which is held in both Norwegian and English.
For more information (in Norwegian).