# Registrering av doktorgradsstudenter finansiert av STIPINST-ordningen

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Kr 179,622,000 (total programme)
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2025/registrering-doktorgradsstudenter-stipinst/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Rule-based allocation of funding for PhD students in the institute sector within science and technology fields (STIPINST); registration by invitation.

## Summary

STIPINST is a rule-based funding scheme from the Research Council of Norway that allocates a total of Kr 179,622,000 to support PhD student positions in the institute sector within science and technology fields. Registration is by invitation only, on a continuous rolling basis, and is not an open competitive call, institutions register eligible PhD students rather than submitting proposals.

## Who should apply

- PhD students in Norway's institute sector
- Institutions working in science and technology fields
- Institutions that have already been invited to register under STIPINST
- Not intended for individual open applications outside the invitation process

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline; registration by invitation only
- Call frequency: continuous

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your institution has received an invitation before attempting to register, as this scheme is not open to unsolicited applications.
- Check with your institute's research administration office, since registration is handled institutionally rather than by individual PhD candidates.
- Because allocation is rule-based rather than competitive, focus on meeting the science and technology field criteria rather than preparing a persuasive proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the STIPINST scheme from the Research Council of Norway?

STIPINST is a rule-based funding allocation that supports PhD student positions in the Norwegian institute sector within science and technology fields, with a total programme budget of Kr 179,622,000.

### Can I apply directly for STIPINST funding?

No, registration is by invitation only and follows a rule-based allocation to eligible institute-sector institutions rather than an open application process.

### Is there a deadline for STIPINST registration?

The scheme runs on a rolling, continuous basis with no fixed annual deadline.

### Who is eligible for STIPINST funding?

PhD students in the institute sector working within science and technology fields at Norwegian institutions that have received an invitation to register.

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