Norwegian Collaborators

While not a part of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA), CAS shares a common history and enjoys a strong bond with the organisation. CAS was founded by the Academy in 1989, and the Centre is located on the lower ground and on the third floor of the Academy building. DNVA selects six of the members/alternates of our board of directors and appoints the chairperson. The Secretary General of the Academy participates as an observer during board meetings.

DNVA also supports the Young CAS programme by providing venues and lunches for some of the gatherings.

The Young Academy of Norway (AYF) is a central collaborator for the Centre. AYF was an invaluable partner when planning the Young CAS programme, and a representative from AYF participates in the selection of the candidates.

In 2024 CAS and AYF strengthened the partnership by incorporating new initiatives such as Konkurransen unge forskere (KUF), a national competition for students from age 13-20 in Norway, and Young Researchers Night, both organized annually by AYF.

As part of this expanded collaboration, CAS launched a new award category for KUF, the CAS Basic Research Prize (CAS Grunnforskningspris). Additionally, Young CAS PIs are invited to present at Young Researchers Night, an event held in multiple cities each year during Forskningsdagene.