The Norwegian Museums Associations reports that the project is designed to fulfil the Norwegian government’s commitment to strengthening research in the museum field. It aims to establish a Nordic network for museum researchers and create a national resource centre to provide guidance on research funding applications. By fostering closer collaboration between museums and higher education institutions, the project seeks to bridge the existing gap between the academic and museum sectors. This will enable more museums to engage with research communities and establish lasting professional networks.
Led by the University of Oslo, the initiative brings together a strong consortium of academic and institutional partners. The Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages at the University of Oslo plays a central role in the project. Associate Professor Ingrid Halland, a key figure in the development of the research school, has recently taken up a new position at Aarhus University in Denmark, which is also a project partner.
From Sweden, Umeå University contributes through the involvement of Anna Källén, while the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim is represented by Insa Müller and Mattias Bäckström, who were instrumental in shaping the successful funding application. NTNU serves as the primary partner from the Norwegian university sector. NEMO member the Norwegian Museums Association also supports the initiative and is an official project partner.
