Several major health challenges have created an urgent need to push clinical research forward. NTA invites proposals for activities that promote Nordic co-operation on clinical research.
The purpose
The purpose of the call is to support activities that aim to build a Nordic platform for participation in upcoming activities at European level, e.g. within Horizon Europe and EU4Health.
What is funded
- The proposals could include one or several activities related to:
- Nordic networks/platforms for international co-operation
- Nordic co-ordination of national initiatives (incl. trials)
- Pilot projects
- Infrastructure development.
Activities should strengthen Nordic collaboration and knowledge transfer and deliver concrete outcomes that enhance Nordic clinical research co-operation.
Who can apply
Representatives of Nordic research organisations, the public sector, patient organisations or other relevant bodies are eligible to apply.
- Proposals should be 2–3 A4 pages and include a description of the activity, focusing on how it will promote clinical research co-operation both in the Nordic countries and in a European context.
- Nordic added value must be clearly described.
- The proposal should include a CV for the main applicant (max. 1 A4 page).
- The proposed activity will preferably be initiated in early 2022 and completed by 2024 at the latest.
Budget
Each activity may apply for a maximum of NOK 400,000 in total. The total available funding for the call is NOK 2,000,000.
Applicants must submit a provisional budget based on the template and clearly marked elements relating to Nordic co-operation.