Deadline: 22 September 2017
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) is inviting applicants for funding of joint projects between higher education institutions in Norway, Canada and the United States of America, under the “Partnership Program for Higher Education Collaboration with North America”.
The aim of the program is to support higher education cooperation between Norway and the US and Canada, in order to develop and strengthen high-quality and long-term institutional partnerships.
Objectives
- development and implementation of joint educational activities;
- increased mobility of students between Norway and the partner countries, including mobility in connection with internships/work placements;
- increased integration of higher education and research in the collaboration between Norway and partner countries;
- increased involvement of non-academic partners (industry, companies, organizations, etc.) in relevant project activities.
Funding Information
The total funds made available in this program are 2 million Norwegian kroner (NOK).
Activities
- Project development: International project meetings. Joint development of subjects, curriculums, courses, and degrees. Development of new teaching materials and –methods, including digital content and –tools. Dissemination activities
- Implementation of cooperation between higher educational institutions: Student mobility’s. Student involvement in research- or project activities. Joint lecturing and supervision, including guest lecturing. Joint student project s. Intensive courses, field courses and summer schools. Workshops and seminars. Courses, training and study visits for academic and administrative staff
- Implementation of cooperation with enterprises in public or private sector: Student work practice, internships or trainee arrangements. Facilitation of student involvement in R&D projects and/or involvement in enterprises through student projects. Facilitation of student entrepreneurship or innovation projects. Guest lecturing, workshops and seminars that involve lecturers, supervisors or advisors from enterprises
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be submitted by the main partner institution in Norway.
- The Norwegian institution must apply together with one main partner institution from the eligible partner countries: Canada and the United States.
- Applications may also involve other institutions in Norway and the partner countries as network partners. Research institutes and non-governmental organizations, public agencies or public and private enterprises in Norway or in the partner countries may also be involved as network partners.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via given website.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications.