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Research Council of Norway

Offentlig sektor-ph.d. – doktorgradsprosjekt i offentlig virksomhet 2026

Kr 108 600 000 (total pool)36–48 months

Rolling deadline

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The Offentlig sektor-ph.d. (Public Sector PhD) scheme funds doctoral research projects conducted by public sector employees in collaboration with Norwegian degree-granting institutions, with projects typically spanning 36-48 months. The call is open to any Norwegian public sector organisation whose research is relevant to its operations and conducted by a current employee. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis starting 20 December 2024.

Details

Funder Research Council of Norway
Budget Kr 108 600 000 (total pool)
Duration 36–48 months
Frequency Continuous
Career stage Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries NO

Eligibility & scope

Supports PhD candidates employed in Norwegian public sector organisations in collaboration with a degree-granting institution. Aims to strengthen research-driven innovation and long-term competence building in the public sector.

Who Should Apply

  • •Employees of Norwegian public sector organisations (government agencies, public hospitals, municipal bodies, etc.)
  • •Applicants pursuing a doctorate at a Norwegian degree-granting institution
  • •Research projects directly relevant to the applicant's public sector employer and role
  • •Organisations with a formalised collaboration agreement between the public body and the university

Key Dates

  • •Rolling application window from 20 December 2024 onwards
  • •Project duration: 36-48 months

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Align the doctoral project tightly with a concrete challenge or need in your public sector employer; reviewers assess policy relevance and institutional benefit.
  • ✓Secure an explicit collaboration agreement between your employer and the degree-granting institution before applying; vague partnerships will weaken the proposal.
  • ✓Emphasise how the research will improve decision-making or operations in your sector; the scheme prioritises applied relevance over basic research.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Public Sector PhD scheme?

Employees of Norwegian public sector organisations pursuing a doctorate at a Norwegian degree-granting institution, where the doctoral project is relevant to their employer's operations.

How long is a Public Sector PhD project?

Doctoral projects typically run 36-48 months under this scheme.

Is the Public Sector PhD scheme continuous?

Yes, applications are evaluated on a rolling basis from 20 December 2024 onwards.

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