The Norwegian Association for Development Research (NFU) works to promote research, training and network building within development research. The NFU organises the annual NFU conference. The NFU runs the Forum for Development Studies jointly with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).
Forum for Development Studies
Forum for Development Studies is a journal for development research broadly defined – including the social sciences, economics, history and law. Forum is owned by NFU and found its present home with Routledge in 2010.
Subscribtion to Forum is included in the NFU membership fee.
Awards
The NFU has annual calls for submission of MA theses and articles to be considered for the NFU awards. Both awards (NOK 10000) are presented at the conference dinner of the annual NFU conferences. Submissions are welcome!
Events
The Annual NFU Conference is the signature event of NFU. The 2012 conference 'Development for a Finite Planet' will be held on November 26 - 27 at CIENS, co-organized by CICERO and NORAGRIC.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - NFU MA THESIS AWARD
Have you written an excellent MA thesis within the field of development? NFU accepts submissions for its annual MA Thesis Award.
Projects in development studies are prioritised for grants from the fund "Chr. Michelsen's gift to the nation"
The fund "Chr. Michelsen's gift to the nation" is announcing grants for research projects in social sciences and humanities. Projects in development studies are given priority.
EADI Prize for Excellence in Development Studies 2012
The European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) announces the 2012 prize for excellence in development research.