External funding for PhD positions can originate from various sources, including university colleges, scientific institutions, external enterprises, or organizations. Some candidates secure funding from foreign foundations or universities.
Vacant position listings and funding schemes
You can find vacant PhD positions or funding opportunities listed on the following websites:
Funding
External PhD candidates are required to secure funding for
- salary equivalent to the standard PhD candidate salary covering three years of full-time study
- research expenses if necessary for the project
- financial compensation to UiO for office-related and administrative expenses
Funds from foreign foundations or universities
If you have funds from foreign foundations or universities, you must have a minimum of NOK 23,000 per month to cover both accommodation and living expenses during your stay in Norway.
Affiliation with our Faculty
All external PhD candidates are required to establish affiliation with a research community within our Faculty. This entails both supervision from UiO and residence duty.
Supervision
All externally funded PhD candidates must have at least one supervisor from the MN faculty. You can reach out to a potential supervisor the MN faculty either before or after securing your funding.
Residency requirements
External candidates are typically expected to spend a total of 12 months on-site to facilitate close interaction with their UiO supervisor(s) and the local research environment. During this period, the department will provide office space and infrastructure on the same terms as internal doctoral candidates. For detailed information, please refer to the Faculty regulations ยง 5.1.6.5 on Residency.
Minimum progress and working hours
A minimum of 50% of your working hours should be dedicated to research training, and normally at least one year must be reserved for full-time studies. It is not possible to plan completion of the PhD programme over a period of more than 6 years.