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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

PhD Position in Sport Management at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

Three-to-four-year PhD research fellow position depending on teaching assignments. Salary starts at NOK 550,800 gross annual salary according to the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service. Includes pension, loans, and insurance through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

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Keywords

Sports Science
Sociology
Communication Studies
Sports Marketing
Sociology Of Sport
Physical Activity
Management
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About this position

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) is advertising a three-to-four-year PhD position in Sport Management within the Department of Sport and Social Sciences.

The project sits in a broad research environment covering sports philosophy, sports history, sports sociology, sports psychology, coaching, and sport management. The advertised PhD topic is centered on how organized sport can contribute to increased physical activity among adults, with particular attention to the Norwegian/Scandinavian context. The candidate will have considerable freedom to shape the project within the overall thematic framework.

Possible directions include organizational structures and practices in sport clubs, governance and policy, communication, marketing, collaboration between sport organizations and external actors, and participation patterns among adults, older adults, retirees, or young adults. The post also highlights broader social issues such as inclusion, community building, integration of immigrants, loneliness, and mental health.

This is a PhD research fellow position, not a scholarship. The appointment lasts three to four years depending on teaching duties. Salary starts at NOK 550,800 gross per year, with standard public-sector pension, loan, and insurance arrangements.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must be qualified for a PhD candidate position at NIH and hold a completed Master’s degree in sport management or a closely related field, with minimum grade B or international equivalent. Strong English writing and speaking skills are required; experience with relevant research is an advantage; Scandinavian language skills strengthen the application.

How to apply: submit a personal letter, CV, academic transcripts/certificates, a project description of up to 10 pages, and contact details for 2–3 referees. Applications must be submitted through NIH’s electronic recruiting system, and documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Deadline: 10 August 2026.

Contact persons include Professor and Head of Department Lone Friis Thing and Professor Chris Horbel at NIH.

Funding details

Three-to-four-year PhD research fellow position depending on teaching assignments. Salary starts at NOK 550,800 gross annual salary according to the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service. Includes pension, loans, and insurance through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

What's required

Applicants must be qualified for a PhD candidate position at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and hold a completed Master’s degree in sport management or a related field relevant to the position, with at least grade B or international equivalent. A strong and relevant project description is required. The successful candidate should have excellent oral and written English skills, be ambitious, able to think independently and creatively, and work well in an interdisciplinary environment. Relevant research experience is an advantage, and mastery of a Scandinavian language will strengthen the application.

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