RANNIS – The Icelandic Centre for Research
Different R&D efforts in the Nordic countries
29.3.2010
The 2008 R&D statistics for the Nordic countries show that the R&D expenditure has increased considerably compared to 2005, though to a different extent. Norway had the largest increase amounting to 12 per cent on average per year. In Iceland the corresponding increase was 11 per cent, in Denmark 8 per cent, and in Finland and Sweden 6 per cent. Norway still ranks lowest among the Nordic countries in R&D expenditure as a percentage of the GDP.
Research Fund - new deadline!
16.3.2010
Please note that the deadline for applications to the Research Fund is 1 June 2010 for projects starting in 2011. Rules and guidelines for applicants and application forms will be available at least 6 weeks before the deadline.
Rules and Guidelines available in English
3.3.2010
The Rules and Guidelines for the Icelandic Research Fund for Graduate Students for 2010 are now available HERE. Deadline for applications is 15 March 2010.
Updated doctoral statistics
21.12.2009
The NORBAL database with statistics on awarded doctoral degrees and doctoral students in the Nordic and Baltic countries is now updated with data for 2008. RANNIS gathers data on Icelanders completing their doctoral degrees in Iceland and abroad, as well as statistics on doctoral degree students.
The Rannis office is closed for summer
vacation 12 July - 6 August 2010
RANNIS - The Icelandic Centre for Research
RANNIS reports to the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture with the purpose of providing professional assistance in the preparation and implementation of science and technology policy in Iceland.
Its main functions are:
- Operation of the financial support system for research and technological development.
- Provision of services and information to the Council for Science and Technology Policy and its sub-committees.
- Coordinating and promoting Icelandic participation in collaborative international projects in science and technology.
- Monitoring resources and performance in R&D, evaluating the results of scientific research, technological development and innovation.
- Promoting public awareness of research and innovation in Iceland.
- RANNIS serves the Icelandic science community across all areas of science and the humanities.
