PhD positions in Norway
A PhD in Norway normally takes three years of full-time research, or four years when 25% of the time is duty work such as teaching. PhD candidates are usually employed as research fellows (stipendiat) with a salary and employee rights, and PhD study at public institutions is tuition-free for every nationality.
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PhD in Norway at a glance
As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 63 open PhD positions in Norway from 14 organizations.
- Open listings
- 63
- Organizations
- 14
- Closing within 30 days
- 55
- State pay or funding
- 63
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, or 4 years including 25% duty work (teaching, supervision or lab assistance)
- Funding
- Salaried employment as a research fellow (stipendiat) on the state salary scale; the vacancy states the salary level
- Tuition fees
- None for PhD study at public institutions, regardless of nationality
- Employment rights
- PhD candidates are employees with social security, pension, and parental leave rights
- Entry requirements
- A master's degree in a relevant field, plus any grade or subject requirements stated in the vacancy
- Where positions appear
- Jobbnorge, university career pages, EURAXESS and Graduates Corner
Open PhD positions in Norway
63 current matching listings
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Research Fellow in Bioinformatics – Discovering Rare Proteins Across the smORF Landscape
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Research Fellow in Bioinformatics – Discovering Rare Proteins Across the smORF Landscape.
Due todayPaidData Science
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Borre, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Research Fellow in Multi-Level Resistive Memory Cells for Ternary Computing
PhD opportunity at University of South-Eastern Norway, Borre, Norway. Research Fellow in Multi-Level Resistive Memory Cells for Ternary Computing.
Due todayPaidComputer Science
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Grimstad, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Power Quality Assessment and Planning of Distribution and Transmission Grids
PhD opportunity at University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway. Power Quality Assessment and Planning of Distribution and Transmission Grids.
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Pharmaceutics with a Focus on Radiopharmacy
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Pharmaceutics with a Focus on Radiopharmacy.
1 day leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD in AI Driven MAC Control for Integrated Terrestrial NTN 6G Networks
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. AI Driven MAC Control for Integrated Terrestrial NTN 6G Networks.
1 day leftPaidMedia and Communication
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Bergen, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Digital Tools and Biomarkers for Diagnosing and Monitoring Adrenal Tumours
PhD opportunity at University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Digital Tools and Biomarkers for Diagnosing and Monitoring Adrenal Tumours.
3 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Ålesund, Norway
PhD position
PhD in International Business
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Ålesund, Norway. International Business.
3 days leftPaidBusiness and Management
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Cancer chromatin biology
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Cancer chromatin biology.
3 days leftPaidCancer Research · Life Sciences
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Fatigue Assessment and Enhancement of Aluminium Welded Structures
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. Fatigue Assessment and Enhancement of Aluminium Welded Structures.
4 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Bergen, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Quality Improvement in Mathematics Teaching
PhD opportunity at University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Quality Improvement in Mathematics Teaching.
4 days leftPaidMathematics
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Gjøvik, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Human-Centred Design for AI Companionship and Care in Ageing Societies
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Gjøvik, Norway. Human-Centred Design for AI Companionship and Care in Ageing Societies.
4 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Lørenskog, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Epigenetics
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway. Epigenetics.
5 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
6 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Grimstad, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Learning-based Control of Autonomous Robot Manipulation
PhD opportunity at University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway. Learning-based Control of Autonomous Robot Manipulation.
6 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Multi-modal microscopy and tomography of virus-infected organoids
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Multi-modal microscopy and tomography of virus-infected organoids.
8 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Molecular Fingerprinting in Organoids Using Raman and AF Micro-Spectroscopy
PhD opportunity at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Molecular Fingerprinting in Organoids Using Raman and AF Micro-Spectroscopy.
8 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Neuroscience: Brain Architecture and Sensory Processing in the Zebrafish Forebrain
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. Neuroscience: Brain Architecture and Sensory Processing in the Zebrafish Forebrain.
8 days leftPaidNeuroscience
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Quantifying the Benefits of Wayside Detection for Railway Infrastructure
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. Quantifying the Benefits of Wayside Detection for Railway Infrastructure.
9 days leftPaidEducation
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Ålesund, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Trustworthy Agentic Artificial Intelligence
PhD opportunity at NTNU, Ålesund, Norway. Trustworthy Agentic Artificial Intelligence.
9 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence
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Bergen, Norway
PhD position
Stipendiat ved Klinisk institutt 1
PhD opportunity at University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Stipendiat ved Klinisk institutt 1.
9 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Bergen, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Geography
PhD opportunity at University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Geography.
10 days leftPaidEducation
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing and Occupational Therapy
PhD opportunity at VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway. Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing and Occupational Therapy.
10 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Bergen, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Early Childhood Education Under Critical Conditions
PhD opportunity at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway. Early Childhood Education Under Critical Conditions.
10 days leftPaidEducation
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Bodø, Norway
PhD position
Stipendiat i bedriftsøkonomi - Prosjektledelse forsvarsprosjekter
PhD opportunity at Nord University, Bodø, Norway. Stipendiat i bedriftsøkonomi - Prosjektledelse forsvarsprosjekter.
10 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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PhD in Norway: what you need to know
How to apply for a PhD in Norway
Norwegian universities advertise PhD research fellowships for defined projects, usually on Jobbnorge or their own career pages. Apply to the vacancy before the closing date; if you are hired, you are then admitted to the institution's PhD programme.
Applications typically include a CV, a cover letter, degree certificates and transcripts, a project description or statement of motivation, and references. Read the vacancy carefully: some ask for a project outline, while others recruit for a fully defined project.
Salary and working conditions
PhD candidates in Norway are employees, not students on a stipend. Salaries follow the state salary scale and are stated in each vacancy. Four-year positions include duty work, which you can usually spread over the employment period.
Tuition fees: PhD versus master's
Since autumn 2023 most students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition fees for bachelor's and master's programmes at Norwegian public universities. PhD study is not affected: it remains tuition-free for all nationalities.
Search terms used in Norway
- stipendiat stilling / stipendiatstilling: advertised doctoral research-fellow position
- stipendiat: PhD research fellow (salaried PhD position)
- ph.d.-kandidat: PhD candidate
- doktorgrad: doctoral degree
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Frequently asked questions
Is a PhD in Norway paid?
Yes. PhD candidates are normally employed as research fellows (stipendiat) with a salary on the state salary scale and the rights of other employees.
How long is a PhD in Norway?
Three years of full-time research, or four years when the position includes 25% duty work such as teaching.
Do international students pay tuition for a PhD in Norway?
No. PhD study at public institutions is tuition-free for all nationalities. The tuition fees introduced in 2023 apply to non-EU/EEA bachelor's and master's students.
What is a stipendiat?
A stipendiat is a PhD research fellow: a salaried employee hired to complete a doctorate, often with some teaching duties in a four-year position.
How many PhD positions in Norway are currently open?
As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 63 open PhD positions in Norway from 14 organizations. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Norway?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Interdisciplinary Research (27), Education (7) and Environmental Sciences (7).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Norway?
The organizations with the most open listings are NTNU (18), University of Oslo (11) and OsloMet (7).
Are these PhD positions funded?
63 of 63 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 55 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.
Official sources
Rules and salaries change; the official vacancy and university pages are authoritative. See also scholarships and funding.