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Halla Holmarsdottir

1 year ago

Fully Funded PhD Fellowship in Development Studies at Oslo Metropolitan University Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Education

Funding

The position is fully funded with a salary of NOK 550,800 per year, including pension benefits. A mandatory two percent pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The position may include up to one year of teaching and administrative duties, depending on the applicant's competence and department needs. Opportunities for scholarships for research stays abroad are available.

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Expired

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Norway

University

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

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Keywords

Education
Sociology
Political Science
Social Inequality
Development Studies
Environmental Sustainability
Human Health
Sex Differences
Resource Utilization
Power Dynamics
Global South

About this position

Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Norway is offering a fully funded PhD fellowship in Development Studies, starting September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about addressing global challenges such as sustainability, social inequality, and resource distribution, with a particular focus on the Global South. The position is based in the Department of International Studies and Interpreting, within the Faculty of Education and International Studies, and is part of the research group Development, Power, and Inequality. The PhD fellow will join an internationally oriented academic environment and have opportunities for international research stays.

The research focus includes development, environment, sustainability, education, health, gender, religion, power structures, and social inequality. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Development Studies or a related field with a minimum grade of B or equivalent, and demonstrate strong academic and research potential. Experience with fieldwork, interdisciplinary research, or regional expertise in the Global South or Norway is desirable.

The position offers a salary of NOK 550,800 per year with pension benefits and may include up to one year of teaching and administrative duties. The application process requires submission of a project proposal (up to 10 pages), CV, diplomas, transcripts, and references, all through OsloMet’s electronic recruitment system. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2025. This is a unique chance to contribute to impactful research in a diverse and supportive academic setting at Norway’s third-largest university.

Funding details

The position is fully funded with a salary of NOK 550,800 per year, including pension benefits. A mandatory two percent pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The position may include up to one year of teaching and administrative duties, depending on the applicant's competence and department needs. Opportunities for scholarships for research stays abroad are available.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree (120 ECTS credits) in Development Studies or a related field with a minimum grade of B or equivalent. A strong academic foundation and research potential are required. Applicants must document good oral and written skills in either a Scandinavian language or English. Experience with fieldwork, interdisciplinary research, or regional competence in the Global South or Norway is desirable. Scientific publication or research and development-related work experience is required. Applicants with a C on the master's thesis may be considered if their average grade on other courses is B or better. Personal suitability, motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are also important.

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Political Science

Resource Utilization

Social Inequality

Global South