The Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research () or NTNF was the first of five research councils established in Norway. It existed from 1946 until the end of 1992, when the five merged to create

The Research Council of Norway ''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The ...

. The council was partially independent, but was ultimately subordinate to the

Ministry of Trade and Industry A ministry of trade and industry, ministry of commerce, ministry of commerce and industry or variations is a ministry that is concerned with a nation's trade, industry and commerce. Notable examples are: List *Algeria: Ministry of Industry and ...

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