Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects under the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research program. Moreover, the aims of this Research Program is to promote energy research and analysis in the Baltic States. As well as it aims to inspire intra-Baltic and Baltic-Nordic collaboration.

The Paris Agreement, the EU’s goal of working towards a European Energy Union, as well as rapid changes in energy technology creates an international context where the Baltic States and the Nordic countries face several similar challenges regarding the future of their energy systems.

This international context and the ongoing integration of the electricity grid between the Baltic States and the Nordic countries means that there is a need for a regional perspective in the energy system and in the electricity sector specifically.

Thematic scope

The thematic scope of the Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program focuses on one of the four key areas including:

• Decarbonization of the transport sector
• Energy efficiency in buildings and industry
• Energy system analysis
• Challenges and opportunities for regional electricity grids

The scope of the call covers technical/natural sciences and social science-based research on energy. These projects should aim to address research questions from a Baltic-Nordic perspective, and to focus on regional perspectives or to solve questions that will result in added Baltic-Nordic knowledge.

Financial framework for Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program

This call of 4,5 million NOK aims to support three research projects of up to two years in length. Each project can be eligible for funding of up to 1,5 MNOK for the project period (2 years).

Who is eligible for the Energy Research Program?

• Proposals must be submitted electronically through Application Portal by the call deadline.
• Likewise, all proposals must be in English and follow the structure set out in the application form available on the Application Portal.
• Further, the host institution (Project Owner) must be based in Estonia, Latvia or a Nordic country.
• Moreover, the Project Manager must be an established senior researcher at the host institution.
• Projects must begin before the 1st of February 2020 and must operate continuously for a period of 1,5 to 2 years.
• Projects must address one (or more) of the four key interest areas
• Letters of intent signaling institutional commitment from all participating partners must be provided together with the full proposal.

How to apply for the Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program 2019?

Applicants can submit proposals for the Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program electronically through the website. However, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline.

Deadline

The deadline to submit the application for Baltic-Nordic Energy Research program is on 11th of September 2019.