Svalbard Science Forum (SSF) has in total 3,8 million NOK available for Workshops and Support Funds in 2012. We received a total of 17 applications by the 15 February, 2012 deadline. The total amount of the applications was 4,85 million NOK. Seven of these applications have now been granted SSF support.
RSS From: The Research Council of Norway
Published: 03.07.2012
Supported workshops and projects shall contribute to SSF strategic objectives for research in Svalbard: Improved and more international cooperation, more open sharing of data collected in Svalbard and reduced environmental footprint through coordinated logistics and the use of new technology.
Assessment process and decision
The applications have been assessed by a panel consisting of members of the administration in The Research Council of Norway (RCN) and external national experts. On recommendation from the panel, RCN has decided to support the following workshops and projects:
SSF workshops
| Project no. |
Title |
Project owner (administering Norw.
institution) |
| 220016 |
Past, current and future research on kittiwakes in Kongsfjorden: The opportunity of an international integration |
Norw. Univ. of Science and Technology |
| 220023 |
Svalbard Young Researchers Network |
University of Tromsø |
| 220024 |
Develop joint future permafrost hydrology research in Svalbard |
The University Centre in Svalbard |
| 220021 |
Barents Sea Ice sheet - insights into the climatic sensitivity of marine based ice sheets |
The University Centre in Svalbard |
SSF Support Funds
| Project no. |
Title |
Project owner
(administering Norw.
institution) |
| 220015 |
Remote biosensor technology measuring valve gap and shell growth of bivalves for detecting accidental discharges in the Norwegian Arctic |
Akvaplan-niva AS |
| 219999 |
Passive monitoring of endangered species in Svalbard: Distribution & relative abundance of Red Listed whales in a time of climate change |
Norwegian Polar Institute |
| 220018 |
Shifting Climate States of the Polar Regions - coring campaign at Svalbard |
University of Bergen |
Please note that some of the supported projects budgets have been reduced. The applications that are not mentioned in the lists above have not been funded. All applicants will receive a letter from the Research Council of Norway informing them about the decision. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from contacting the Research Council until they have received the letters and assessments.