Below are two new open calls for proposals from at the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU): 

• The High North Programme: The High North Programme supports collaboration between higher education institutions in Norway and institutions in Canada, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United States in order to increase knowledge about the High North. Projects can apply for up to NOK 2 million (USD 335,000) over a period of four years. Application deadline: November 5, 2014, at 3:00 PM CET.
• Project funds for cooperation with North America: Norwegian institutions of higher education are invited to apply for funds for projects related to higher education collaboration with institutions in the US and Canada. The collaboration must include an element of collaboration with the public or private sectors. Projects may apply for funding up to NOK 200,000 (USD 34,000) over a period of 18 months. Application deadline: September 16, 2014, at 3:00 PM CET.