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Doctoral degree and PhD

The University offers research training of a high international standard, with a broad range of subject areas and strong research environments. A doctorate from the University of Oslo qualifies candidates for an academic career as well as other professions requiring a high level of competence.

Before applying

To be eligible for admission to a PhD programme, certain educational and financial requirements must be met. If you have not applied to a PhD programme before, we recommend that you read this before you proceed to the programme pages.

Facts about the PhD programmes

• Requires a completed Master’s degree.
• Stipulated length of three years’ full-time studies.
• 2.5 years of independent research work.
• Educational component worth 30 credits.
• In 2018, 468 PhD candidates successfully defended their theses at the University of Oslo.

PhD programmes

Each faculty has its own PhD programme. The programme pages give details on how to apply, the programme structure, thesis and public defence.

PhD in the Humanities

PhD at The Faculty of Law

PhD in medicine and health sciences

PhD at The Faculty of Dentistry

PhD at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

PhD in Social Science

PhD at The Faculty of Theology

PhD at the Faculty of Educational Sciences

Courses and seminars

Find information on courses and seminars offered at PhD level.

Doctoral conferment

When your doctoral examination is approved by the faculty, you will be invited to a conferral ceremony in the University’s ceremonial hall, the Aula.

Public defences

Dr.philos. – another route to a doctoral degree.

The Dr.Philos. degree (Doctor Philosophiae) is awarded to academics who have qualified for a doctoral degree on their own, without formal supervision. They have no affiliation to the university as a doctoral candidate until their application for the doctoral examination has been approved.

Contact information

Questions about PhD and doctoral degrees?

Regulations

The research training is governed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges and local regulations.

Jobs at UiO

Browse through available doctoral research fellowships , read more about working as a researcher at UiO, and find the support site for international researchers.

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Information for applicants – PhD in Management

To be qualified and accepted into the PhD programme in Management, the candidate must have a Master of Science degree in marketing, business, management or equivalent. Students enrolled in a master programme are also welcome to apply, but must expect to have gained their degree before the time of appointment.

To be qualified and accepted into the PhD programme i Management

MSc (120 ECTS) in marketing, business, management, or equivalent with documented command of research methodology with average grade B or higher. Highly qualified candidates with other educational backgrounds may be considered. Candidates with other backgrounds must at a minimum have a master level course in research methods and a master level course in their main field of study. Applicants with MSc degrees from institutions outside Europe must document GMAT results of a minimum of 600 points (or GRE equivalent).

Candidates must have an excellent command of written and spoken English. Norwegian or another Scandinavian language will be an advantage.

How to apply

There are two ways you can be enrolled into the program. 1) Apply for and get an announced Research fellow position ( Vacancies at USN ). or 2) Have a financial guarantee from an employer/organization . Such a guarantee normally includes 3 years of salary, operating costs, work-place and supervision. The School of Business at USN does not accept private financial support (own saved money, funding by spouse/family, etc.) as a basis for admission to the PhD program.

• Meet formal admission requirements concerning grades and subject area ( regulations )
• Have the required competence in academic English
• Respect residency requirement: The candidate should normally spend at least one year at USN

Applications must include the following documents:

• An application letter , including personal suitability and motivation for the position (motivation letter).
• Curriculum vitae (with full information about education, grades, prior positions, teaching experience, research and administrative experience, and a list of publications and conference presentations).
• A research proposal for a PhD project (maximum 5 pages).
• In addition, applicants must upload the following documents: a) certified copies of diplomas and certificates from university college/university; b) two letters of recommendation ; c) master’s thesis (if finished. If not, a one-page summary of the ongoing thesis); d) the application form for the PhD programme  (table 11,12 and 14 is not necessary to fill out) and e) GMAT/GRE test results , if applicable.

Please note that the motivation letter, CV and research proposal must be written in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants will be evaluated based on academic performance (grades from bachelor and master degrees), relevant research work, the project plan and interview performance. Applicants are encouraged to include documentation of earlier, relevant work that shows academic potential. Applicants are encouraged to plan a stay abroad during the fellowship period.

Statement of motivation

Applicants must provide a statement of motivation, outlining their reasons for applying, future career plans, and other information, which may aid in the evaluation of their attitude, level of competence and motivation for PhD work.  The letter may also explain how the project will provide new and relevant knowledge to the given field of research.

Research proposal

Applicants are required to submit a tentative research proposal with the application. The project description shall be brief and concise, maximum ten pages, and contain the following elements:

• the topic for the planned PhD research and a research problem (area),
• relevant theory and a preliminary plan for data collection (source, methods and statistics) 
• an account of expected outcome, preferably with verifiable hypotheses
• a time schedule.
• list of partners, participation in meetings and conferences etc.
• reference list (maximum 25 references)

Certified copies of relevant transcripts and diplomas

Admission is based on a master of science degree in marketing, business, management or equivalent.

Copy of official transcripts from each college or university must be submitted with the application. Students with academic records from schools outside of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland must provide a thorough explanation of the programs’ degree requirements and grading system.

Students currently enrolled in a master programme are also welcome to apply, but must expect to have earned their degree before the appointment begins.

A copy of the master’s thesis should also be submitted, if finished. (If not, please submit a one-page summary of the ongoing thesis)

Letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation evaluating the applicant's academic potential are required. These should be from professors that know the applicant well.

GMAT or GRE test

The applicants should provide and attach a GMAT or GRE score to the application and it must be from within the last five years. A test is not required for applicants with a master degree from a Norwegian institution. Other exceptions may also be considered.  The minimum test scores to be considered for admission are:

• GMAT - a total score of 600 points
• GRE - a total score that is equivalent to the GMAT score of 600 points. USN's GRE code is 2124

Documents of funding

Applicants who don’t apply for a research scholar position must be able to document funding for the three year duration of the PhD program.

If you already have obtained funding from outside USN please contact Cecilia Strandman , PhD Coordinator.

Link to possible financial funds:

• Forskningsrådet - Offentlig sektor ph.d. (in Norwegian)
• Forskningsrådet - NæringsPhD (in Norwegian)
• Forskningsrådet - Apply for funding (in English)

Contact information

Professor and Programme Director: Eiri Elvestad

For administrative inquiries: Cecilia Strandman  / [email protected]

PhD Programme

Welcome to the phd programme.

Let a PhD from NHH be your next career step. NHH aims to produce PhD candidates at a high international level. You will be offered research periods abroad and participation in international conferences and networks.

As a Triple Crown accredited business school and among the best-ranked institutions in Europe, NHHs researchers publish regularly in top-international journals in their field.

PhD Specialisations

Read more about the different specialisations at our departments.

• Accounting, Auditing and Law
• Business and Management Science
• Professional and Intercultural Communication
• Strategy and Management

CHAT WITH A PHD Candidate

The application deadline for the main admission is 15 September/January.

The PhD programme offers a stimulating and rewarding research environment.

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People and placements

The support of and interactions with advisors and colleagues at NHH were the perfect stepping stone for the start of my academic career. Postdoctoral Fellow René Karadakic, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

Doing a PhD at NHH have given me the skills and opportunity to continue to work with research and research questions I feel passionate about. Postdoctoral researcher Sara Abrahamsson, The Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Pursuing a PhD at NHH equipped me to confidently address the maritime industry's pressing challenges on a global scale. Assistant Professor Gabriel Moises Fuentes, Norwegian School of Economics

Recent PhD theses in full text

Previous PhD Defenses at NHH

Vacant PhD positions

Economics and Management - PhD programme (PHOL)

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Business administration - phd in economics and management.

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Business Administration

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A business economics approach is the starting point for the Business Administration programme option, which includes studies of companies’ procurement and use of scarce resources.

The programme option is based on a broad definition of business administration and aims to link research with subjects in economics and administration such as financial management, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, organizational theory, strategy and management.

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In addition to a master's degree or equivalent and a strong academic record, financing is an absolute requirement for admission to a PhD programme . Funding can be both through NTNU and other sources. Available PhD positions at NTNU are continuously posted online.

Programme components

The PhD education is a structured degree with a nominal duration of three-year full-time study . Some PhD positions may include a fourth year of required duties, usually in the form of teaching, this will be detailed in your employee contract if applicable.

• The programme consists of at least 30 ECTS of coursework, and an independent academic work in the form of a doctoral thesis estimated to 2.5 years.
• A PhD degree requires a great deal of independence and capacity for completion
• The final thesis should contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and meet international standards in the field
• PhD education at NTNU is internationally oriented
• You are expected to contribute to international conferences and publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• It is possible to complete part of your studies abroad, either in the form of a prolonged research stay or by completing some of your courses abroad

Facts about the PhD Programme

Degree : PhD Programme code : PHOL Duration : 3 years

Campus: Trondheim, Gjøvik, Ålesund Application deadline: Continuous

Faculty of Economics and Management

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Doctoral degrees

Do you want to contribute to the development of new professional knowledge at an international level in your field? A doctoral degree from Nord University qualifies both for a further academic career and for other professions with high requirements for competence and scientific insight.

Nord University offers four PhD programmes within the university's five faculties. A PhD education is a structured degree programme that is standardized to three years of full-time studies. Some doctoral positions include a fourth year of mandatory work.

The research related to the doctoral programmes supports the overall study portfolio as well as the university's profile areas .

The faculties have specific additional information for each individual study program.

To be admitted to the doctoral education, you must have a scientific master's degree of at least 120 credits or another completed higher degree equivalent to a Norwegian master's degree. It is expected that you have a strong academic background with a satisfactory grade point average.

Education from abroad

If you have education from abroad, an assessment will be made during the application process. The education must correspond to a Norwegian scientific two-year master's degree. The documentation must be translated into English or a Scandinavian language. Alternatively, you can contact HK-dir (Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills) for an assessment of your education.

Our four PhD programmes have slightly different academic admission requirements. The other qualification requirements also vary between the doctoral programmes and depend on the specific doctoral positions to be filled.

For more detailed information about the requirements, please refer to the respective PhD programme's website and job advertisements.

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to the PhD programme, it is further required that you have sufficient funding (see the Financing section), an approved project description, and a schedule for completing the doctoral education.

Admission to our PhD programmes is ongoing and is based on individual applications, which must include the following attachments:

• Documentation of completed scientific master's degree (120 credits) or equivalent higher degree from abroad.
• Project description.
• Statement on any legal and ethical issues raised by the project and how they can be resolved.
• Data Management Plan ( DMP ).
• Proposal for at least one supervisor, and affiliation with an active research environment.

For a complete list, please refer to the PhD regulations § 6-2. (pdf)

Only candidates with satisfactory funding for the entire doctoral education can apply for admission to the doctoral programme. The funding should cover both living expenses (salary) and operational costs related to the research.

There are mainly two ways to obtain funding for a PhD project. First and foremost, you can apply for and secure a doctoral position at Nord University. Doctoral positions are advertised under Vacant Positions on our website. Private financing such as personal or family funds, pensions, or similar sources are not accepted as funding for admission to the organised doctoral education.

You can also obtain a doctoral position or other type of PhD funding at another university, college, or research institute. Some of these positions will be advertised, while others may involve being released from your current employer in private companies or public institutions.

Research Council of Norway

It is also possible to seek funding through the Research Council of Norway's scheme for industrial PhD or public sector PhD, or educational scholarships from various national and international organisations.

You can also approach potential employers in your field of interest and jointly seek funding for your project. Regardless of the form of funding, it is expected that all candidates who are admitted have normally competed for funds that have been openly advertised.

Annual budget

In addition to salary, doctoral candidates employed at Nord University will receive an annual budget to cover the project's operational costs. It will also be possible to apply for additional funding, such as for international mobility. At the time of admission, there should be an understanding between the candidate and the employer/funding source that the planned expenses for the doctoral project do not exceed the available operational funds for the project.

A PhD programme is a structured and supervised degree programme standardised to three years of full-time study. The programme consists of:

• A thesis based on independent research
• A training component comprising relevant courses
• Participation in national and international research environments
• Relevant academic dissemination
• Final doctoral examination, including a trial lecture and a public defense

A PhD study programme requires a high degree of independence and the ability to carry out one's own research project. Some PhD positions include a fourth year with mandatory tasks, usually in the form of teaching or research and project assistance.

PhD candidates are encouraged to conduct parts of the programme abroad, either through research stays or by taking portions of the training component in foreign institutions. PhD candidates are expected to actively participate in international conferences. Candidates who write an article-based thesis are expected to publish in international journals and co-publish nationally and internationally.

Nord University has a common regulation for the PhD degree across all doctoral programmes:

• Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Nord University (English) (pdf)

All activities related to the PhD programmes are subject to these regulations. In addition, each programme has its own supplementary provisions. The supplementary provisions may be stricter than the regulations but cannot relax the provisions stated in the regulations. The PhD regulations shall apply in case of any dispute regarding the interpretation of the content on this website and the provisions in the regulations.

Links to the supplementary guidelines for the programmes:

PhD in Biosciences

PhD in Business

PhD in Sociology

PhD in Science of Professions

All PhD programmes have a training component. An overview of courses and seminars, including mandatory and elective ones, as well as the organisation of the training component, can be found on the respective program pages.

Our PhD candidates can take PhD courses at Nord University. If the university does not offer the entire training component itself, arrangements will be made for the candidate to complete equivalent training at other institutions, nationally or internationally.

Please note that it is possible to take courses from a different programme than the one you are enrolled in, but make sure to check in advance if the course can be approved as part of your training component.

During the training period, it is expected that candidates enhance their knowledge of scientific theory, research methods, and research ethics. The development of skills in communicating research results is also required as part of the training.

Most of our courses are open to external applicants enrolled in other PhD programmes both nationally and internationally. Refer to the programme pages to find out which courses are offered and contact the course coordinator to inquire about availability.

Refer to each programme for requirements regarding the number of credits and the academic composition.

Form for application for admission

Application form for admission to a PhD programme at Nord University​ (MS Word)

Form for PhD candidates who have already been admitted

Standard Admission Agreement June 2022 (English, pdf)​

The agreement is completed in collaboration with the faculty's PhD coordinator

Forms related to doctoral defense

Application for assessment of a doctoral dissertation (MS Word)

Declaration describing the research contribution (MS Word)

PhD on Track (literature, references, publishing) is an online resource primarily aimed at PhD candidates and early-career researchers. Its goal is to provide easier access to information on searching and reviewing scholarly literature, academic writing, and sharing and publishing reports and data. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) support researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines are eligible for funding.

MSCA also promotes collaboration between industry and academia and provides innovative training to enhance employability and career development. MSCA is important for seeking and gaining experience in research projects, as well as facilitating international research stays. The Vancouver Recommendations , also known as the Vancouver Convention or Vancouver Guidelines, were developed by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) . They provide practical and ethical guidelines for authors. Among other things, the Helsinki Declaration must be followed, and the research project must be approved by an independent ethics committee. The convention is used by over 500 medical journals worldwide and serves as a guideline for co-authorship in all fields at Nord University. Erasmus+

As a PhD student, you are eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant for a mobility period abroad. Erasmus+ is the European Commission's programme for mobility in education.

Depending on whether you are registered as a student or as an employee ("stipendiat"), you can receive a grant either as a student or as an employee. If you are both a student and an employee, then you can choose either option. See Intranet (iNord) for further information or contact the administrative PhD coordinator at your faculty.

The National Research Ethics Committee s are independent bodies responsible for research ethics issues and investigations of research misconduct across all disciplines.

Research ethics guidelines at Nord University emphasize respect for the human dignity and rights of research participants. The welfare and integrity of participants are fundamental and take precedence over the interests of science and society. Research ethics regulations are an essential aspect of conducting academic research at universities. These regulations are in place to ensure that research studies are carried out in an ethical and responsible manner.

The National Research Course Portal provides an overview of PhD courses in the social science subjects offered at Norwegian universities. The website is the result of a national project on the coordination of PhD courses within the Social Sciences, initiated by the National Conference of Faculties of the Social Sciences.

Vitae (Researcher careers) is a global organisation that supports the professional development of researchers. They work with institutions to achieve research excellence, innovation, and impact. Vitae collaborates with researchers, higher education institutions, research organisations, research funders, and other stakeholders to realize the potential of researchers.

Nord Open Research Archive is the university's open digital repository. According to Nord's Open Access (OA) policy , all scientific journal articles should be made available in the repository through self-archiving.

If you have published in a subscription-based journal, archiving the accepted manuscript version (green OA) is a pathway to open publishing (open access) . The full text should be uploaded in the correct version in Cristin; the University Library (UB) checks the rights before making it accessible. Detailed information about article versions and self-archiving can be found on the UB's website.

According to the university's PhD regulations § 17-3 , all PhD theses should also be deposited in the research archive (read more about the publication of PhD theses ).

Cristin (Current Research Information System In Norway) is Norway's research information system. All scientific publications should be registered in Cristin, and other research-related activities (e.g., conference contributions, opinion pieces) can also be registered. In Cristin, you can also upload full-text scientific publications (articles, book chapters, books) and doctoral theses.

The files are then transferred to the university's research archive, Nord Open Research Archive . The University Library checks the publisher's self-archiving guidelines before making the publication available in the archive.

NDS Privacy Services ' main task is to assist institutions in fulfilling legal obligations related to internal control and quality assurance of their own research.

The General Data Protection Regulation requires that all processing of personal data should be documented. NDS offers:

• Preliminary assessment of research projects involving the processing of personal data
• Follow-up during project changes, expansions, and project completion
• Guidance, training, and informational materials for researchers, students, administration, and management
• Access to tools for managing and controlling the institution's processing of personal data, such as the Message Archive, to ensure internal control of research
• Guidance to research subjects regarding their rights
• Public overview of projects processing personal data.

The Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics (REK) are authorized by the Research Ethics Act and the Health Research Act. REK assesses whether research is conducted in a responsible manner. This involves weighing the benefits and risks and assessing whether privacy is safeguarded.

REK must grant prior approval for:

• Medical and health research projects
• General research biobanks
• Waivers of confidentiality for other types of research

If you are unsure whether your project requires prior approval, you can submit a preliminary assessment. This provides REK with a basis for further guidance.

From Idea to Publication. The Research Handbook is a handbook for medical and health research developed by Oslo University Hospital in collaboration with Haukeland University Hospital, but it also provides advice and tips applicable to other disciplines.

Euraxess is an international researcher mobility portal for job and funding searches, career development, international partnerships, and general information about living and working as a researcher abroad.

Research Council of Norway's research programmes provide an overview of programs or activities that focus on targeted research efforts to generate new knowledge and innovation in a specific field. This can include a discipline, theme, and/or industry.

Research schools are networks for doctoral candidates that offer courses, subjects, seminars, and contribute to networking among the candidates. Nord University is a part of several research schools in various fields of study.

NRSH - The Norwegian Research School in History (NRSH)

DIGIT - The Norwegian Research School on Digitalization, Culture, and Society

PROFRES - The Research School for Practice-oriented and Profession-related Research

NORSI - The Norwegian Research School in Innovation

TBLR - The national research school Text, Image, Sound, Space

The Norwegian Graduate School in Mathematics and Science Education

The National Graduate School Photosyntech

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At Nord University, the academic and administrative responsibility for the PhD education is delegated to the faculties. Therefore, questions regarding the PhD program should be directed to the faculty that administers the program you are interested in.

The program coordinator, usually a professor, has overall responsibility for the program, while the administrative coordinator provides administrative support.

PhD in Aquatic Biosciences

Academic responsible:  Steinar Daae Johansen   Administrative coordinator:  Jeanett Stegen

Academic responsible:  Johans Tveit Sandvin Administrative coordinator:  Anneli Maria Watterud

Academic responsible:  Elena Dybtsyna

Academic responsible:  Anne Marit Valle Administrative coordinator (FLU):  Geir Øystein Fjeldavli Administrative coordinator (FSH):  Synnøve Dalmo Tollåli

Department of Research and Development

The Department of Research and Development assists the faculties with common administrative tasks.

Administrative contacts:

Sissel Marit Jensen Grete Ingemann Knudsen

If you wish to pursue a PhD at Nord University, you can apply for an advertised position. See available positions below.

The degree Dr. Philos. (doctor philosophiae) is awarded to academics who have qualified themselves for a doctoral degree without formal supervision. The degree has no normalised timeframe and candidates do not have a relationship with the institut​ion prior to having their doctoral examination approved.

Our PhD programmes

Phd handbook.

The handbook provides information about and regulations for the PhD education that are relevant for potential and current PhD candidates, supervisors and others involved in the PhD education at Nord University.

Take a PhD at UiB!

PhD education gives you the possibility of working in academia and doing in-depth research on the field of your interest. A need for challenging research in climate change combined with the prospects of a good work-life balance brought Ina Nagler from Austria and the Netherlands to a PhD programme in Bergen. 

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Originally from Austria, Ina considered several options before she ended up on the west coast of Norway. She has always had a fascination for the country, but the research environment was more decisive.  - I also knew that the salary was good, and that work-life balance was valued. I believe that you should enjoy what you’re doing, without working yourself to death, says Ina. 

Super-nice work environment

In Austria PhDs are paid little and used as cheap labour, Ina explains. In Norway, PhDs are paid an ordinary salary.  Her work is on climate change, which is a big, cross-disciplinary topic at the University of Bergen.  - I am working on how climate change will affect our ocean currents. And I am specifically looking at the North Atlantic subpolar gyre.  This gyre is a cold, circulating ocean current south of Iceland, Greenland and the coast of Canada.  - I am looking for changes in the ocean circulation in models, and then I will look for similar processes in paleo reconstructions.  She will specifically look at how the subpolar gyre interacts with the rest of the system during changes. There will be signs of these processes in paleo archives found in sediments on the sea bottom. This can confirm both if the climate models are working well, and if the interpretation of paleo-data is correct. 

People are all very friendly and welcoming. When I accepted the job offer, I felt like it could provide me with this challenge that I need to thrive, but also a general feeling of belonging and contentment, in a way

- A direct comparison of the physical processes within models and paleo data has not been done yet and may lead to surprises. 

Ina has only positive things to say about her colleagues: - It’s a super-nice work environment. I’m part of the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, so I came quickly in contact with different scientist working on the big issues of climate change. People know each other, and you can just go and talk with them. People are all very friendly and welcoming.  When I got the job, the deciding factor was the feeling that I got during the interview. It was a committee of five people, and I felt like they could provide me with this challenge that I need to thrive, but also a general feeling of belonging and contentment, in a way. Happiness!

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- And I love being by the sea and in the craziest nature at the same time! Bergen is still big enough that you don’t feel that there is nothing to do. I was a bit scared about the night life and a lack of cultural experiences, but I have found that there are nice places to go to, and the cultural life is surprisingly good. 

Although working hard on her project she doesn’t work excessively long hours.  - I am surprised how much you are encouraged to take time off. I normally start at 8 am every day, and go home at 4 pm, she says.  There are many other PhDs at the university, and Ina normally has lunch with the others on her floor.  - We’re like 8 people, and we go on weekend trips and hikes together, and we drink together. There’s a huge international culture here. So even if you’re an international student here you don’t have to be afraid to be alone. Some people say it’s difficult to get in touch with Norwegians, but personally, I haven’t experienced this.

Ina recommends a PhD in Bergen for other students:  - Given that you’re confident about working independently, and that you feel at ease with your supervisor: Sure! And the most important thing is that you like to dive into a topic and enjoy finding out new things so much that you will endure setbacks that might come.  The mix of staff was a positive experience for her:  - I am surprised by how many female staff there are here in Bergen. There is still room for improvement, but the university is clear on wanting to improve the still existing gender imbalance.

She has meetings with her supervisor once a week.  - I was afraid of not knowing how to do a PhD. But my supervisor told me from the beginning that we’re together on this, and he helps me. 

Ina also tries to communicate with as many of her colleagues as possible, both PhDs and post-docs, and she gets tips from them on what they would have done differently in their PhDs.  - But I haven’t started teaching yet. But there is a PhD forum where you meet once a month and learn skills. We had one seminar on mental well-being, but also one on how to write a CV. Last month they went to a mountain and made a fire, so it’s diverse! If you want, you can go to a seminar every day. 

Now, she has a good feeling about her whole PhD.  - I feel confident about the work on my project. To be a PhD you need to be sure that you can work independently. And if you have a good supervisor by your side, there is nothing that can go wrong!

Why become a doctoral candidate at UiB?

Do you have a master’s degree, and want to pursue your research interest even further? Do you like varied work with the chance of doing research, dissemination and teaching?

PhD education gives you the possibility of working in academia and doing in-depth research on the field of your interest. You will be paid during the three or four years of your doctoral education.

How is the workday?

As a PhD candidate, you will work in an environment of committed research colleagues. You will be able to decide on your work schedule, as long as you are not engaged in PhD courses, teaching, conferences or deadlines in the project.

You will be trained to become a highly skilled analytic. At the same time, you will meet students through teaching duties and solve research questions with others in your research group – answers to questions that will provide an impact on society.  

You will be able to travel abroad for research stays, join national and international conferences where you meet passionate researchers within your own field.

At UiB you will work in an egalitarian structure, where you will be given responsibility and shown confidence from the head of research.

Motivated? Skills to make you prosper

In order to succeed as a PhD candidate, you need to be structured and take initiatives. You need to see the value of teamwork. It is definitely an asset if you enjoy teaching and dissemination. In return, PhD education gives you a lot of opportunities!  

Your rights as an employee

As a PhD research fellow, you receive a salary and obtain temporary staff employee rights. If you become a parent or become ill, you have the right to take paid leave from your research. Thus, the end-date of your fellowship will become extended.

How to apply for admission to the PhD programme?

Admission requires that you have completed a Master’s education, normally of at least five years. Full funding is also required, in addition to a PhD project description. The remaining requirements differ between faculties, academic fields and the specific PhD research fellow vacancy. For more information on faculty-specific requirements, please see faculty-list out to the right on this page.

Broadly speaking there are two ways to fund your PhD education. Firstly, you can apply for and receive a PhD research fellowship at UiB. The research fellowships are announced at Vacant positions at UiB . If you have obtained a PhD position at UiB, some faculties will admit you to the PhD programme in the same process. At other faculties the fellowship recruitment and admission to the PhD programme will be somewhat separated. The faculty relevant for your academic field can inform you on the applicable arrangement.

A second way to obtain funding, is through a research fellowship or other kinds of funding through a private firm or public institution outside of UiB.

If you have funding and employer external to UiB you will in all instances need to apply for admission to the PhD programme in a separate process. If this applies to you, please contact relevant faculty.

If you have both funding and employer from outside of Norway, here is information on some practical and formal matters:  International PhD students with external financing

Paid PhD education with diverse tasks and research findings for the public good.

How to obtain funding?

Have a look at Vacant positions at UiB

Central criteria

A completed master’s degree. You must be dedicated and independent, but also willing to share and disseminate.

The PhD programmes

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Law

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Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This PhD specialisation is developed to provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to produce relevant and original research within strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation and related fields.

• Start date: August 2023

Specialisation Objectives

The PhD specialisation in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to produce relevant and original research within strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation and related fields. We target motivated and capable individuals, looking to pursue international academic careers at the premier level. The programme encompasses the fields of strategic management, entrepreneurship and innovation, covering different theoretical perspectives on the micro and macro level. The specialisation adheres to an open and pluralistic view of research and provides a basis for developing a mature and critical attitude towards research in the fields. The specialisation is well-rounded and covers both contemporary theoretical and methodological issues.

Successfully graduated Doctorate candidates will have acquired, among others:

• In-depth knowledge on a wide array of topic areas within strategic management, entrepreneurship and innovation and the ability to discuss and analyse contemporary business issues within these fields
•  Focused knowledge at the frontier within their specialised field and the ability to lead standalone or team-based research initiatives
• The ability to critically discuss, analyse and evaluate business problems and the skill to present the resulting opinions in front of researchers, students and businesspeople
• Applied methodological skills for the analysis of large quantitative & qualitative data sets and the ability to critically evaluate methodologies based on theoretical best practices
• An international network within the academic community that will help to foster their career on a national and international level

Meet Marte Aasmundsen who shares her experience as a PhD candidate

Professor gabriel benito discusses the advantages of being a phd candidate at bi, distinguishing features of the specialisation.

The PhD programme is a four-year programme. During the first year, PhD candidates are expected to take courses that enhance their understanding of core strategic issues and methodologies, to conduct high-quality research. These courses can be extended and complemented with elective courses during the rest of the PhD. By the second year, the PhD candidates are expected to have developed their own research ideas and look for venues e.g. conferences and workshops to present these ideas and communicate with world-renowned academics in the field. During the third year, the candidates continue to focus their research output. During this period, PhD candidates are trained in teaching techniques to deliver superior learning to students at all levels. In the fourth year, PhD candidates finish the research related to their dissertation and are encouraged to submit their research papers to top-level journals in the discipline. While the activities' timeline is flexible, all PhD candidates should develop research papers, disseminate research outputs to various audiences (e.g. researchers and businesses) and deliver excellent teaching, throughout their time at BI.

Top business schools worldwide have welcomed PhD graduates from BI’s Strategy area. Recent placements include, among others, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Grenoble School of Management, Alliance Manchester Business School, and the University of Groningen.

Fully funded scholarships

All PhD candidates receive financial support when accepted into the programme. The candidates are hired as full-time employees on an initial four-year contract. Continuation of the support through the four years of the program is dependent on good standing and regular progress towards completing the programme’s requirements. PhD candidates are entitled to full parental leave and health insurance, and are part of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The workplace is BI Norwegian Business School at its main campus in Oslo.

What you can expect

The four-year study programme leading to a PhD degree is designed to allow you to conduct in-depth research. In addition, it is comprised of a course component, seminars, PhD committees, pre-doctoral defence, and lastly, dissertation and final defence. 25% of the time is reserved for teaching.

Entry requirements

How to apply, course plan.

Find an overview of the courses included in the programme and when they are offered.

A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious placements at universities around the world. Below are examples of positions obtained by recent graduates of BI's PhD programme.

Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

The PhD specialisation in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation builds on the research competence of the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, which aims to be among Europe’s leading research departments within strategy and entrepreneurship. The department is research-oriented and aims to produce research that makes a difference for both the business environment and the academic community. The department has a strong track record of publications in top journals, while providing relevant education to the Norwegian business community and internationally.

The department employs PhD candidates who have been successfully admitted to BI’s PhD programme. For further questions about the programme and their perceptions of what it takes to be a successful contributor to the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, please feel free to reach out to them through the faculty webpages.

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Areas of Research

• Business models and value creation
• Corporate Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• International business
• Knowledge creation and innovation
• Strategy process and practice

The department also engages and encourages interdisciplinary research e.g. network and behavioural perspectives in international business, and entrepreneurship in corporate strategy through corporate venturing.

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Career possibilities.

Following you will find examples of positions that graduates have obtained after completing a PhD with a specialisation in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at BI.

Sverre Ubisch, BI PhD alumnus Senior Researcher Norwegian Defense Research

Christopher Sabel, BI PhD alumnus Assistant professor  Rotterdam School of Management

“I truly enjoyed doing a PhD at the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. It is an intellectually stimulating environment, where I could freely pursue my research interests while benefiting from the knowledge and support of my colleagues. I was encouraged early on to be part of the BI and broader research community, to attend conferences and to spend time abroad. This helped create a strong path for a future in academia. I look back fondly to my time at BI Norwegian Business School.”

Flladina Zilja, BI PhD alumna Assistant professor  Copenhagen Business School

“The Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at BI is truly exceptional and regarded as one of the very best in Europe. The program is meticulously designed, offering Ph.D. students a comprehensive range of courses that prepares them for successful careers at prestigious universities and business schools.

What made my experience truly remarkable was the unwavering support and mentorship I received from the department's esteemed scholars. Their guidance and collaboration were invaluable in shaping my path in my field of interest. 

If you're considering a Ph.D. program, I wholeheartedly recommend choosing the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at BI. It's a place where you'll find endless opportunities, personal growth, and a network of inspiring minds.”

Gilbert K. Adarkwah, BI PhD almunus Assistant professor  HEC Montreal

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Philosophiae Doctor in Logistics (PhD)

Facts about the program.

Nina Pereira Kvadsheim (PhD from Molde University College 2022) in front of Molde University College entrance. Nina works as Head of Sustainability and Circular Economy NCE iKuben.

The PhD Program in Logistics at Molde University College (MUC) is a 3-4 year full-time program leading to a doctoral degree (PhD) in logistics.

Programme content

Logistics deals with the organization of the flow of products, services and information from raw materials to the end user in a supply chain. The analysis of such supply chains may be built on a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, such as economics, business administration, industrial organization, engineering, management science, information science and computer science. Quantitative techniques and models based on mathematics, statistics, engineering, and operations research are also useful tools in such analyses.

The doctoral program at HiMolde is a three-year full-time program leading to a doctoral degree (PhD) in Logistics. If you have 25% working duties, the planned duration of the program is extended to four years. The conferral of the doctoral degree in Logistics signifies that the candidate has attained expert competence in a major field of study. You will normally have one supervisor at HiMolde, plus one or more co-supervisors from other institutions. Suggesting co-supervisors is the duty of your main supervisor, and the Doctoral Degree Committee must approve them.

When you are approximately half-way through your doctoral program period, you will have to pass a midway evaluation process, where two evaluators (one internal and one external) will give you feedback and advice on your progression. The evaluators may also make recommendations to your tutors and the university if any adjustments should be made.

Towards the end of your PhD-studies, your adjudication committee will be appointed. The committee has three members, including one member from HiMolde and at least one international member. The committee has two major duties: To evaluate if your thesis is accepted for its final defense, and to evaluate your trial lecture and public defense.

Candidates are usually funded by PhD scholarships provided by MUC, The Research Council of Norway or employers under the industrial PhD program.

More than 50 candidates have completed the PhD Logistics program since the start-up in 2002, and their research projects cover a wide range of topics and methodological approaches.

In addition to working on their thesis, candidates must also complete 30 ECTS of courses. The thesis is either based on publishable academic papers or written as a monography.

The Doctoral degree committee for PhD Logistics  

The committee serves as the administrative and scientific body for all aspects of the PhD Logistics program.

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Careers for phds in logistics.

Our PhDs are being hired by industry clusters, universities, research institutes, government agencies, safety companies, and others committed to finding sustainable ways to operate their businesses and leading the green shift by organizing their supply chains more efficiently.

Here are some of our alumni with a PhD from Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics.

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Regulations for the Philosophiae Doctor Degree (PhD) at Molde University College

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Doctoral degree Full time Ecology and Natural Resource Management

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management.

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The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management is a doctoral programme that will educate independent researchers of international calibre in conjunction with national and international research communities.

Career opportunities

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all subject areas at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management and for other work in society where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking, in accordance with recognized principles of academic and research ethics.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management, new doctors are expected to:

• Have in-depth knowledge in the chosen subject area within the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management.
• Have in-depth knowledge about scientific theories and methods associated with the field.
• Be able to assess and analyze different theories, methods and processes in research and academic development projects - also from an international perspective.
• Contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods in the field.

On completion of the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management new doctors are expected to:

• Be able to formulate issues, and plan and conduct research and academic development work of high international calibre within their field.
• Know how to use the scientific equipment, instruments and analysis tools of their field of specialization.
• Be familiar with relevant scientific methods and be able to assess their utility and limitations.
• Have conducted original research that has led to new knowledge that can be published in the form of scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Be able to handle complexity, review and synthesize scientific information.
• Be able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work in their field.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

• Be able to conduct their research with professional and ethical integrity, and be able to identify and evaluate relevant environmental and ethical issues in their field.
• Be able to perform risk assessments of their work, and to take health, safety and environmental aspects into consideration.
• Be able to participate in complex interdisciplinary tasks and projects.
• Be able to disseminate research and development work through recognized national and international channels, and participate in scientific debates in international forums.
• Be able to disseminate the results of their research work to the business sector, the authorities and public administration, and to the general public.
• Have some experience in teaching students within their subject area or field of specialization.
• Be able to place own research in larger academic and societal contexts.
• Be able to assess the need for and, if required, stimulate innovation in the field.

Exchange possibilities

The Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management participates in extensive research collaboration with a range of national and international institutions. PhD candidates at the department may carry out research work and take required coursework at other institutions if this is appropriate for the candidate's education. We facilitate exchanges, both nationally and internationally.

INA facilitates national and international exchanges.

Program structure

INA has a particularly broad subject profile and performs comprehensive research and teaching activities in many biological disciplines and in the management of natural resources. Examples of subject areas (also mentioned above in point 11 Societal relevance) include behavioural ecology, biodiversity, evolution genetics, conservation biology, bioeconomics, botany, zoology, forest management, fish and wildlife management, renewable energy, environmental impacts of land use and habitat change, market and natural resource economics and planning, nature-based tourism, population and community ecology, mapping of resources, wood technology, ecophysiology and ecotoxicology.

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management is a doctoral programme that will educate independent researchers of international calibre in conjunction with national and international research communities. The programme will qualify candidates for research work and other work where there are high demands on scientific insight. The PhD programme seeks to meet the current and future needs for competence in order to conduct research, development and dissemination at universities and other public and private institutions, enterprises and organizations. The PhD candidate will complete an education that offers in-depth and broader competence based on a relevant master's degree or similar. He/she will carry out an independent work of research that will lead to a scientific thesis of high academic quality, and must learn critical thinking skills, how to disseminate knowledge and academic collaboration.

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Societal relevance, learning activities.

MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE

• The required coursework of at least 30 credits, consisting of a combination of compulsory and elective courses in the subject area, which will increase the depth and breadth of competence. The required coursework is adapted to the PhD candidate's individual specialization in the subject area based on his/her academic background.
• Reading and keeping updated on literature within his/her field of specialization.
• Work on the synopsis of the thesis / introductory chapter of the thesis, where the candidate has independently written an introduction that provides a theoretical and practical background for the research work, discusses and justifies the choice and use of research methods and puts his/her results in an international perspective.

MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE SKILLS

• Participating in planning and designing his/her PhD project in detail, and in planning new project applications, if relevant.
• Supervision and own research work, where the PhD student actively benefits from the competence of the supervisory team.
• Developing his/her own international academic network outside the supervisory team.
• Attending courses on research methods when relevant.
• Working on publications and submissions to journals, handling remarks from referees, as well as working on the thesis.
• Taking part in peer reviews of scientific manuscripts, giving feedback on colleagues' manuscripts, and attending seminars where other PhD candidates¿ and researchers¿ ideas and results are discussed.

MEANS OF ACHIEVING GENERAL COMPETENCE

• Taking a course on research ethics with a scope of at least 5 credits.
• Supervision and own research.
• Working on publications and the thesis.
• The trial lecture. The trial lecture requires familiarisation with a specified topic quickly, time management, searching for / selecting / evaluating / processing information, and giving an oral presentation.
• Presenting own research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
• Lecturing students in his/her area of competence.
• Giving lectures at scientific meetings.
• Giving interviews on radio and television, in the newspapers or other journals.

Examination

The degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) is conferred on the basis of:

• Approved completion of the required coursework
• An approved doctoral thesis
• An approved trial lecture on a specified topic
• An approved public defence of the doctoral thesis (disputation)

The objectives and the relevant learning outcomes are evaluated in the final instance through the trial lecture and public defence of the doctoral thesis. The required coursework is evaluated using different forms of evaluation such as oral or written examinations, submitting assignments or a semester paper. The content of the doctoral work and the required coursework must be approved by INA's research committee, and the committee monitors progress by means of the annual progress reports and the compulsory seminars (introductory, midway assessment seminar and final seminars). Other input to learning outcomes does not need to be evaluated separately but the principal supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the objectives are met through relevant measures, subject-related discussions and steps towards dissemination within the time frame of the doctoral degree work.

The progress report must be completed and submitted once a year to the research committee at the department, which will then perform an evaluation. Any important changes in the education plan must be dealt with by INA¿s research committee. All courses are evaluated in relation to NMBU¿s regulations. The candidate¿s ability to analyse different theories, methods and processes will be evaluated at the compulsory seminars. These are chaired by a member of the permanent academic staff, and another academic employee plays the role of the opponent. The final evaluation of the candidate's ability to contribute new knowledge, theories and methods will be undertaken by the evaluation committee. The thesis must show that the candidate 1) helps develop new knowledge through original research that has been or can be published in peer-reviewed journals, 2) is able to review and synthesise complex issues, and 3) is able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work within the field of specialisation. Ethical considerations must be embedded in the thesis and will thus be assessed by the evaluation committee. The thesis will constitute the final report on the research work.

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Kari Margrete Thue

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