Research Council of Norway
Utenlandsopphold for doktorgrads- og postdoktorstipendiater
Rolling deadline
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No deadline is on file for this call. Check Research Council of Norway's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.
This Research Council of Norway scheme funds research stays abroad for PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows based in Norway, applying as individuals through a foreign host institution rather than as part of a consortium. It aims to increase the share of young researchers who spend part of their training abroad, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than at a fixed annual deadline.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 30,000,000 (total programme) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, research stay hosted by a foreign institution |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Aims to increase the share of young researchers who undertake a research stay abroad; for PhD and postdoctoral fellows.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows based at Norwegian institutions
- •Early-career researchers planning an individual research stay abroad
- •Applicants with a confirmed foreign host institution
- •Researchers applying without a consortium or project team
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted on a continuous basis
- •Call runs continuously with no fixed annual round
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Line up and confirm your foreign host institution before applying, since the application is hosted through them rather than your home institution.
- ✓Because the deadline is rolling, submit as soon as your research stay plan and host arrangement are finalized rather than waiting for a call cycle.
- ✓Frame the application around the scheme's explicit goal of increasing early-career mobility abroad, not just the scientific content of the stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Utenlandsopphold stipend from Research Council of Norway?
PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows based in Norway who want to carry out a research stay abroad.
Is there a deadline for this Research Council of Norway grant?
No, the call has a rolling deadline and applications are accepted continuously.
Do I need a research team or consortium to apply?
No, this is an individual application hosted by a foreign host institution rather than a consortium grant.
What is the goal of the Utenlandsopphold funding scheme?
It aims to increase the share of young researchers, specifically PhD and postdoctoral fellows, who take a research stay abroad.
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