The purpose
The consequences of increased antimicrobial resistance on societal security in the Nordic region are yet to be studied, and the aim of this call is to provide research-based knowledge for the development of policies and strategies for handling the societal security consequences of an antimicrobial resistance crisis across sectors and the Nordic Region.
The project
- It can address the effects for individuals and groups, for Nordic societies, and for the Nordic community, of antimicrobial resistance within the thematic framework of the call.
- Different scenarios can be developed to exemplify situations that could occur and that should be planned for. A one-health approach should be taken, when applicable.
Relevant areas for studying could be:
- Organization and planning of home care for vulnerable groups
- Design of hospitals, and institutions for elderly people and people with special needs
- International travels and health care for international travelers, including Nordic travels
- Food production, companion animals, and international trade with live animals, animal products, and food
- Relation to the environment, such as the spread of resistance through and contamination of the environment
- Models for private-public partnerships for the development of new antimicrobials
- Risk and crisis communications
- Democratic governance, including protection of Civil rights.
Funding available
The maximum amount of funding that may be sought is 3 Million NOK
Funding may be used for
- Salaries and indirect costs of researchers (including overheads);
- PhD and post-doctoral positions;
- Research-related costs (such as data collection and analysis, Open Access charges);
- Project-related costs (such as collaboration activities with project partners and stakeholders);
- Communication, dissemination activities;
- Travel/accommodation costs and mobility for the project partners;
- Travel/accommodation costs for other participants including stakeholders;
- Administrative expenses
Project Duration
Up to 2 years
More information
Full funding call text.