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Eight PhD Fellowships in Medicine at the University of Bergen University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Primary Care
Funding
Full-time fixed-term PhD fellowships for three years, or up to four months after completion of the PhD degree if completed earlier. Salary is NOK 600,000 in the state salary scale, with higher salary levels mentioned for applicants with GP/dentist experience, Norwegian authorization, or medical specialist training. Includes welfare benefits, pension membership, occupational injury insurance, paid sick leave and parental leave, free Norwegian language courses, and flexible working arrangements.
Deadline
Sep 6, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen
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Eight PhD fellowships are open at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. The call includes four open PhD positions and four positions for students in the Medical Student Research Programme, with projects linked to the departments of Biomedicine, Clinical Science, Global Public Health and Primary Care, and Clinical Medicine. A separate call will be announced for projects in Clinical Dentistry.
These are full-time, fixed-term PhD fellowships intended for completion of a PhD degree. The standard appointment period is three years, with some conditions allowing extension up to four months after completion of the degree. The positions are based at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway.
Research areas and keywords: medicine, biomedical research, clinical science, global public health, primary care, clinical medicine, and related health research. Applicants should propose a project that fits the faculty’s research areas and the chosen department/research group.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) and meet the English language proficiency requirements. For foreign degrees, recognition by HK-dir may be required unless exempt. The Medical Student Research Programme track is only for applicants who have completed that programme and must start immediately after degree completion.
Funding: the post is salaried, with a stated salary of NOK 600,000 on the state salary scale; higher salary levels are mentioned for applicants with GP/dentist experience or specialist training. The advertisement also mentions welfare benefits, pension membership, occupational injury insurance, paid sick leave, parental leave, free Norwegian language courses, and flexible working arrangements.
Application materials: application letter naming the project, supervisors, research group and department; project description (max 6 pages); CV; certified diplomas and transcripts; scientific works/publications; supervisor statement; main supervisor CV; publication list; research group review; and any other relevant attachments. If the project includes a research stay abroad, an invitation letter from the foreign institution is required.
Deadline: 2026-09-06.
How to apply: submit the application through Jobbnorge using the job advertisement link. Make sure all required documents and language/recognition documentation are included before the deadline.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term PhD fellowships for three years, or up to four months after completion of the PhD degree if completed earlier. Salary is NOK 600,000 in the state salary scale, with higher salary levels mentioned for applicants with GP/dentist experience, Norwegian authorization, or medical specialist training. Includes welfare benefits, pension membership, occupational injury insurance, paid sick leave and parental leave, free Norwegian language courses, and flexible working arrangements.
What's required
Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree or professional qualification relevant to the Faculty of Medicine's research areas. Applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements. For foreign higher education, recognition by HK-dir may be required unless exempt (e.g., Nordic education or certain EEA medical degrees with Norwegian authorization). The main supervisor must hold a permanent position of at least 50% at the Faculty of Medicine, and only one application per main supervisor will be processed. For projects with research stays abroad, an invitation letter from the foreign institution is required.
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