# Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry 2026

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 145,800,000 (total call)
**Duration:** 36-48 months
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/industrial-phd-scheme-doctoral-projects-industry-2026/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Strengthens research-based innovation through recruitment of doctoral candidates in Norwegian companies. Companies and public sector entities (non-research organisations) apply. Doctoral candidate must be employed by the company.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/research-council-of-norway-industrial-phd-scheme-doctoral-projects-in-industr-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.