Thank you for your interest in the PhD in ……… at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo.
Please familiarize yourself with the PhD programme at the Faculty and the admissions policy.
We are unfortunately unable to advise individual applicants regarding the content of their application.
Please be aware that the Faculty will only review applications that provide proof of funding for a three year period. Applications that cannot document secured financial support will be automatically declined. Funding may be secured through obtaining:
1) A paid research fellowship from the relevant department. These individual doctoral degree fellowships are occasionally advertised in the listing of vacant academic positions at the University of Oslo. The department/faculty does not send information regarding such positions directly to individuals.
The Faculty does not have individual research fellowships for development studies, etc.
2) Equivalent doctoral degree fellowships from other countries may also be accepted, such as fellowships funded by a research institution or government body. We will not accept funding by private banks or external business funding. Applicants should take into account that they have to reside in Norway for at least half the period of study, and that Norway is an expensive country.
The Faculty of Social Sciences does not accept private financial support (personal savings, funding by family, etc.) as a basis for admission to the PhD programme. Graduate assisted positions other than fellowships are not regarded as sufficient funding for admission.
Once you have secured full financial support you may contact the most relevant Department and ask for the application form.
Sincerely,
Adviser Cecilie W. Lilleheil
The Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Oslo