The Ministers for Nordic Co-operation holds the overall responsibility of the program, while the Nordic Advisory Committee for the Arctic (NRKA) has the responsibility to grant project funding based on a recommendation from the secretariat. 

The secretariat is shared between NAPA – The Nordic Institute of Greenland (administration and counselling), and Ilisimatusarfik (professional assessment of applications). 

Process 

• The application is sent via the digital application system at NAPA. Only digital applications are assessed. It is not possible to send applications via email. A final response is expected six months after application. 

• The application is assessed by an evaluation board from Ilisimatusarfik, who prepare a written evaluation on the background of their relevant professional competences within the field of subject. 

• The application is submitted to NRKA, who grants support (NRKA approves applications once per year). 

• Approved applications are sent a letter of approval. 

• The funding is paid in installments: 

• By signing the contract 75 % is paid 

• By sending in report the final 25 % is paid 

• Multiyear projects can last for maximum three years. 

• Reporting must happen 3 months after the project is finalized. 

Do you want to know more? Contact: napa@napa.gl. 

Professional assessment of applications 

Ilisimatusarfik – University of Greenland puts together an evaluation group with a broad, professional knowledge of the Arctic area consisting of: 

Six researchers with a PhD degree who together, as a minimum, cover the following Arctic research areas: 

• Arctic cultural and linguistic research 

• Arctic scientific research, including health and climate research 

• Arctic economic and social science research 

• Arctic engineering and technology research 

• Four non-researchers who together, as a minimum, cover the following areas: 

• Arctic business and entrepreneurship 

• The Arctic Cultural Area 

• Finance and project management 

A person is able to cover several of the above areas, in both research and non-research.