2. Core actions 1.Workshops as a stakeholder forum and for identifying key challenges and joint collaborative leverage projects within defined themes 2. Research and Innovation projects (CT1-6) 3. A Post graduate program with joint Nordic courses on relevant themes 4. Preparatory projects based on outcomes from workshops

3. Preparatory projects (PP) Preparatory projects should be based on results from workshops and address NordMin leverage within the core themes PP proposal should be linked to a coming external call In PP proposal should be clearly stated how the PP will address funding possibilities within the different funding bodies, on EU or national level Minimum 3 Letters of Interest from 3 Nordic countries should be attached to the PP application NordMin will cover costs for establishing a partnership to develop the ideas for leverage from national, Nordic or International (EU) sources up to 1.5MDKK in total Funding/PP up to max 200 000 DKK

4. Preparatory project call Preparatory project (PP) call opens at the end of the workshop The call will be open for one month until the 3 rd of October 2014 Application form to be found on NordMin webpage: www.nordmin-network.org PP proposal evaluation by NordMin Steering Committee SC decision within 1 month after PP call closure One or two proposals will be funded Applications to: betty.christakopoulou@nordmin-network.org

7. www.nordmin-network.org