New Opportunities for Research Funding Agency Cooperation in Europe (NORFACE) is a partnership of national research funding agencies in Europe dedicated to leading and developing opportunities for scientists in the area of social and behavioural sciences. NORFACE plays an important part in responding to the grand societal challenges by promoting research of the highest quality, sharing best practices among research funders and especially by making international collaboration between social scientists in Europe possible. From challenges brought on by migration and inequality to preparing for the impact of an aging society, researchers in the social sciences in Europe are looking at the behaviour of individuals and groups, and the dynamics of institutions and societies within Europe to understand and address these societal challenges.
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The many faces of inequality – highlights from the DIAL mid-term conference29/08/19
This summary captures a three-day programme of presentations and panel discussions at the mid-term conference organised by Dynamics of Inequality Across the Life-course (DIAL), which took place from 6–8 June 2019 in Turku, Finland. The conference brought together over 90 researchers from many of the
NORFACE Governance moves to Full Proposal stage27/06/19
The NORFACE Network is pleased to announce that the Outline Proposal stage of the NORFACE programme Democratic governance in a turbulent age has finished. The Main Applicants who submitted an Outline Proposal have been informed of the result regarding their application. A total of 46 out of 197 cons
DIAL Mid-term Conference brings together funded projects, researchers and stakeholders05/06/19
The Mid-term Conference of the NORFACE research programme Dynamics of Inequality Across the Life-course (DIAL) will take place at the University of Turku, Finland on 6-8 June 2019. The conference will bring together the thirteen research projects funded by NORFACE within the DIAL programme and the a
Successful Kick-Off NORFACE and Belmont Forum Transformations to Sustainability programme in Fukuoka, Japan16/01/19
The Kick-off of the NORFACE and Belmont Forum research programme Transformations to Sustainability (T2S) took place in Fukuoka, Japan on 22-26 September 2018. The Kick-off consisted of a three-day workshop for the twelve funded T2S projects and a T2S launch session at the World Social Science Forum,
NORFACE launches new programme Democratic governance in a turbulent age03/12/18
The NORFACE (New Opportunities for Research Funding Agency Cooperation in Europe) Network is pleased to launch its sixth joint transnational research programme with the topic Democratic governance in a turbulent age. Researchers from the social sciences are invited to apply for funding on behalf of
NORFACE publishes Statement on Gender Equality03/12/18
The NORFACE Network is pleased to announce the publication of the NORFACE Statement on Gender Equality and make a contribution to reaching gender equality in the European research landscape. NORFACE is committed to gender equality, because we believe it is vital to attract and harness talent from th
Democratic governance in a turbulent age
Democratic politics and governance in Europe are facing turbulent times. Party systems have crumbled or been substantially changed and so have citizen attachments to government, political parties and democratic procedures. This sixth NORFACE transnational programme on Democratic governance in a turb
Transformations to Sustainability
Climate change, environmental degradation and resource pressures have created unprecedented situations for societies worldwide. Consequently, there is growing attention to the need for fundamental transformations in the way societies interact with each other and with the natural environment as the b
Dynamics of Inequality Across the Life-course: structures and processes (DIAL)
Existing and rising inequalities pose fundamental challenges to European societies and economies. The increasing gap between rich and poor, exacerbated by the recent financial and economic crises, is a key concern. The NORFACE transnational research programme on “Dynamics of Inequality Across the Li
Welfare State Futures
NORFACE set up its third major transnational research programme Welfare State Futures to encourage re-thinking about the concept of the welfare state. The development of welfare systems was one of the defining characteristics of the 20th century, especially in Europe. However, in times of change, th
Migration in Europe – Social, Economic, Cultural and Policy Dynamics
Migration is an important topic on the European agenda due to the large-scale flows of asylum seekers. At the same time, migration has been part of Europe’s history, evidenced by Europe’s substantial share of immigrant (first and second generation) populations. The NORFACE transnational research pro
Re-emergence of Religion as a Social Force in Europe?
The NORFACE transnational research programme on “Re-emergence of Religion as a Social Force in Europe?” probed the condition of religion in Europe against the background of European secularism. Also the programme investigated the re-kindling of religious activity brought about by the political and s