Nordland Research Institute (NRI), owned and located in Northern Norway, is dedicated to interdisciplinary social sciences in and for the Arctic and the High North.

We lead national and international research projects, closely collaborating with local communities, authorities, businesses and other research organizations. 

Our commitment is to co-produce relevant knowledge for people, society and policy.  

Research areas:

• Local communities and governance
• Green transition and transformative action
• Sustainability, natural resources and biodiversity loss
• Welfare, health and upbringing
   

The institute's research activities are rooted in the northern regions, and we use the local advantage to illuminate more critical questions and problems. With projects related to restructuring, innovation, and adaptation, our research is helping to shape future society.

Our employees have experience in leading research and development projects based on co-production. The researchers have large networks across various disciplines, from the humanities to the natural sciences, and collaborate with different social actors such as citizens, private businesses, civil society organisations, public actors, research environments and political authorities.

Nordland Research Institute was established in 1979 in Bodø, Norway. Today we also have offices in Svolvær and Mo i Rana.

See our expert list here.