Research projects

Research projects at OsloMet are financed through a variety of means. The following funding schemes represent the leading sources of funding.

OsloMet researchers take part in a number of collaborative projects funded by The Research Council of Norway (NFR), alongside both international and Norwegian partners. Increasing our participation in NFR funded projects is an area of priority for the university.

Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe: Chief among OsloMet's strategic aims is to deliver high quality, socially relevant research. To this end, the university is an active participant in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, the EU's framework programme for research and innovation.

Research news

Two women in conversation by a window. One holds a tablet displaying a graph with financial data.
Norway invests billions to promote gender equality in Africa – but much of the work goes unseen

Norwegian state funds are meant to advance gender equality in some of the world's toughest markets. A new study shows much is being done – but often behind the scenes.

a young woman in a head scarf with her back to the camera and a train moving behind her
Little evidence of 'elite flight' from Norway

Very few people with immigrant parents are leaving Norway, according to the first thorough mapping of the topic. "Personal ambitions are just as important a driver for emigrating as parental background," researcher says.

Man working on laptop in dark room.
How Machine Learning Uncovers Hidden Trends in Online Hate

A long term study of posts on Facebook and X in Norway shows that hate speech is growing, but much of the toxicity comes from a small group of users.

More research news
P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass
NO-0130 Oslo
Norway
Tel.: +47 67 23 50 00
Contact us