Research Council of Norway
Offentlig sektor-ph.d. – doktorgradsprosjekt i offentlig virksomhet
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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 | Up to NOK 109,000,000 total programme funds |
| Duration | 36-48 måneder |
| Consortium | Required - public sector organisation employing the PhD candidate and a degree-awarding institution |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Public sector PhD scheme (Offentlig sektor-ph.d.) where the candidate is employed by a public sector organisation while enrolled at a degree-awarding institution. Open to Norwegian public sector bodies across health, innovation, welfare, AI and security themes.
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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