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The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education – funding mechanisms, scholarships and assistance

This article highlights the Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education through funding mechanisms, scholarships, and assistance provided by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the EEA Financial Mechanism.

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The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education – funding mechanisms, scholarships and assistance

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  1. The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education – funding mechanisms, scholarships and assistance The Royal Norwegian Embassy 13th December 2011, Sofia University ”St. Kliment Ohridski”

  2. The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education • Financial support under the EEA Financial Mechanism • Small-scale grants offered by the Embassy • Funding opportunities by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry • Translation subsidies • Other funding sources

  3. The EEA Grants • The EEA Financial Mechanism is funded by 3 donor states – Norway (95%), Iceland and Liechtenstein • Overall objectives – reduce social and economic disparities in Europe, strengthen bilateral relations • Bulgaria participates in the EEA Financial Mechanism since 2007 • Funding provided in 2007-2009 - 21.5 mln euro, based on an intergovernmental agreement

  4. Funding under the EEA Grants 2007-09Cultural heritage • Almost 5 mln euro dedicated to projects preserving Bulgaria’s cultural heritage • 11 supported projects, implemented by municipal and regional administrations, cultural institutions, NGOs • Exchange of experience and improved cooperation with Norwegian partner organizations

  5. Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art

  6. Restoration of the Shumen Fortress

  7. National Library ”St.Cyril and Methodius” Digitalizing and preserving the written legacy of Bulgaria

  8. Funding under the EEA Grants 2007-09Scholarships • Almost 600 000 euro dedicated to a special Scholarship Fund • Opportunity for students and academic staff to participate in exchange programmes with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein • 3 calls for proposals launched in 2009 – 2011 by the Fund Intermediary - Ministry of Education, Youth and Science, International and European Cooperation Directorate More information at www.mon.bg/below/eeagrants

  9. Funding under the EEA GrantsNew financial period • A new financial period of EEA Grants is agreed –Bulgaria will receive 78,6 mln. eurofor 2009-14 • A programme approach is introduced – 8 thematic programmes will be developed • The preparation and the implementation of each programme is assigned to a Programme Operator • Conservation of cultural heritage and support to student and academic mobility remain a priority

  10. Funding under the EEA Grants 2009-14Cultural heritage • The designated Programme Operator for the Cultural heritage programme is the Ministry of Culture with support from the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works • Up to 2,5 mln. euro areenvisaged for phase II of SAMCA project • Not less than 500 000 euro shall be set aside for a small grants scheme for promotion of diversity in culture and arts, including cultural exchange between the Donor States and Bulgaria.

  11. Funding under the EEA Grants 2009-14Scholarships • The designated Programme Operator for the Scholarship programme is the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science • Overall objective - enhanced human capital and knowledge base in the Beneficiary States • Total funding – 1,5 mln. euro • Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) will function as a lead Donor Programme Partner.

  12. EEA Grants 2009-14 – next steps • Preparation of programme proposals and sending them for approval by the EEA Grants secretariat in Brussels (FMO) – Feb. 2012 • Approval of the programme proposals – June 2012 • Launching of the new programmes – July/August 2012 www.eeagrants.org

  13. The Embassy’s small-scale grants programme • Goals: promoting Norwegian culture, art, politics and values in Bulgaria • The Embassy’s priorities in 2012: • Focus on youth and children • Response to climate change • Women and literature • Contemporary art forms

  14. Small-scale grants • Who can apply? • institutions, organizations or individuals who act as organizers of the event • What is the Embassy’s role? • partial funding, contact with Norwegian partners, logistic assistance, promotion assistance • What is the maximum grant amount? • 1500 BGN

  15. Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Music • Performing arts • Arts and crafts • Visual arts • Architecture and design www.stikk.no

  16. Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs • What is the role of the Embassy? Identifying & contact with Norwegian artists and organizations Logistic assistance & promotion of the event • What is the grant amount? Depending on the project

  17. Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Examples • Concert with composer Synne Skouen in October 2011:2900 NOK • Concert with composer Morten Gaathaug in May 2012: 10 000 NOK • Artist Ellen Ringstad at the Paper Art Fest 2011: 5 000 NOK Artist Ellen Ringstad and her paper sculpture “Information Overload” displayed at the National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia

  18. Translation subsidy for Norwegian books provided by NORLA www.norla.no • Translation subsidies to publishers of Norwegian literature abroad, both fiction and non-fiction • Travel grants for Norwegian authors and their translators • Promotional subsidies for sample translations and presentations of authors • Translation subsidies for dramatic works

  19. Other sources for funding cultural events • Nordic Culture Fund (Nordisk kulturfond) – funding for common Nordic initiatives involving at least 3 Nordic countries www.nordiskkulturfond.org • The EU’s Culture programme (2007-2013), incl. translation subsidies. Administered by the Cultural Contact Point at the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture. ec.europa.eu/culture http://www.ccp-bg.com

  20. Scholarships for studying in Norway • University of Oslo – summer courses in a variety of subjects, including Norwegian language and culture http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/ • University of Bergen – summer course in Norwegian language and culture http://www.uib.no/lle/utdanning/sommerkurs • University of Agder (Senter for norskstudier i utlandet) – summer course in Norwegian language; exchange of teachers in Norwegian; assistance & guidance to Norwegian teachers and universities abroad http://www.uia.no/no/portaler/om_universitetet/humaniora_og_pedagogikk/nettverk_og_sentre/senter_for_norskstudier_i_utlandet

  21. Scholarships for studying in Norway The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) offers: • Semester grants – bachelor, master and Ph.D. students in various research fields connected with Norway • Teaching grants – cover study-related expenses, like books, films, CDs, subscription to publications and software, teaching materials etc. • Grants for regional conferences, meetings and seminars • NB! Observe the deadlines www.siu.no

  22. Scholarships for studying in Norway The Research Council of Norway offers: • Young Guest and Doctoral Researchers' Annual Scholarships for Investigation and Learning in Norway (YGGDRASIL) http://www.forskningsradet.no

  23. Useful links www.norvegia.bg www.norskkulturrad.no www.kulturnett.no

  24. Contact information Royal Norwegian Embassy Sofia 26 – 30 Bacho Kiro Str. Phone: 02/981 11 06 E-mail: emb.sofia@mfa.no Ivan Tenev – Cultural Affairs Officer

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