Research Council of Norway
Nærings-ph.d. – doktorgradsprosjekt i bedrift
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Nærings-ph.d. funds PhD candidates undertaking research projects within Norwegian companies over 36-48 months, with a total budget of kr 145.8 million across the 2026 cohort. The scheme targets companies across all sectors that wish to build research-driven innovation and long-term competence in-house. This is an annual call with rolling deadlines, designed to embed doctoral researchers directly in business environments.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 145 800 000 |
| Duration | 36-48 måneder |
| Consortium | Required - bedrift og gradsgivende institusjon |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Rekruttering av doktorgradskandidater i bedrifter for å styrke forskningsdrevet innovasjon og langsiktig kompetansebygging i norsk næringsliv.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD candidates with a strong research proposal aligned to a company's innovation goals
- •Norwegian companies across all sectors seeking to build research capacity and competence
- •Companies with supervisory and mentoring infrastructure to support doctoral researchers
- •Projects combining academic rigour with applied business outcomes
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline throughout 2026 (verify exact opening window on Research Council of Norway website)
- •Single application per candidate, company pair
- •36-48 month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ensure the company supervisor is committed and identified at proposal stage, a strong industrial mentor is decisive.
- ✓Frame the research question to show both academic novelty and business relevance; this funder rewards dual value.
- ✓The company must commit resources and workspace; proposals without clear institutional buy-in from the employer score poorly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nærings-ph.d. and who funds it?
Nærings-ph.d. is a PhD scheme funded by the Research Council of Norway that embeds doctoral researchers in Norwegian companies to build research-driven innovation and competence.
How long does a Nærings-ph.d. project last?
Projects run for 36-48 months, allowing time for substantial research and company integration.
Which companies can apply for Nærings-ph.d.?
All Norwegian businesses across sectors are eligible, provided they can host and mentor a PhD candidate.
What is the budget for Nærings-ph.d. 2026?
The total budget for 2026 is kr 145.8 million distributed across selected projects and candidates.
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