The goal is to expand, strengthen and disseminate knowledge about or relevant to the High North. Funds are available for both long-term partnership projects and limited activities. SIU's call for proposals in 2013 has a funding frame of about NOK 26 million (USD 4,3 million) and the application deadline is December 16, 2013.

For more information, see www.siu.no/highnorth.

Questions can be directed to noram@siu.no.