FAQ

Countries and states able to participate are Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Island, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Åland.

The main difference is that Nordplus Horizontal is cross-sectoral, that is, the participants in the project can come from different sectors, such as all levels of the education sector, various organizations, NGOs, private companies in addition to the public sector. At least two different sectors must participate in the project, and at least three countries must be involved. The project must have a clear educational profile.

All types of institutions/organisations may coordinate the project. It does not have to coordinated by an educational institution.

The following activities may be supported: workshops, seminars for exchanging experiences, conferences, studies and analyses, statistical projects, projects aiming to exploit the results of educational research, the production of materials for innovative language training, teaching and translation, or similar materials in other areas of expertise, the establishment of new course modules using new learning and teaching platforms, the publication, distribution and exchange of results and experiences in education.

The maximum duration of a Nordplus Horizontal project is three years.

For the time being, it is not possible to apply for preparatory visits under this programme.

No, but you can apply for costs for travel and accommodation for people at institutions /organizations participating in the project. Please note that the programme does not use unit costs and therefore expected actual costs must be specified.

Yes, Nordplus Horizontal can meet up to 50 % of the total project costs, the rest must be self-financed.

Persons at institutions/ organizations participating in the project cannot receive salary from the Nordplus funds. However, working hours invested in the project can be calculated as part of the self-financing. If it is necessary for the project that one buys a service, e.g. remuneration to external parties for holding a presentation, salary for technical assistance, etc., this may be covered by Nordplus.

Yes, in Horizontal we can accept applications where start-up is scheduled for early next year, but payment will be made during the budget year in which the allocation takes place.

All application should be submitted electronically through the application and report system Espresso. Applications must be submitted by the institution acting as a coordinator for the project in Nordplus Horizontal. An application is not eligible without signed Letters of Intent from all partners (as attachments). While applying there are also help texts available in Espresso.