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University of Oslo

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PhD Research Fellow in Political Science - Norway and the EU University of Oslo in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Dec 13, 2026

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Norway

University

University of Oslo

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Keywords

Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Public Policy
Empirical Research
Eu Studies

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About this position

ARENA Centre for European Studies at the University of Oslo invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow position in political science or another relevant social science discipline. The project is centered on Norway’s relationship with the EU, and the successful candidate will design and conduct an independent doctoral project within a strong research environment focused on European integration and its consequences for countries inside and outside the Union.

The position is offered for a period of three years with no teaching or other required duties. The workplace is the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo, an established academic environment for research on European integration, comparative politics, and EU-related governance. The ad especially welcomes theoretically informed empirical studies and encourages comparative approaches. Projects comparing Norway with other associated or third countries such as Iceland, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom are explicitly mentioned as welcome, as are comparisons with EU member states or candidate countries and comparisons across policy areas.

Applicants may draw on a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. The main academic emphasis is on political science and related social science research, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates interested in EU studies, comparative politics, European governance, and Norway-EU relations.

Eligibility highlights: a Master degree or equivalent in political science or a related social science discipline is required. The ad does not mention tuition or stipend details in the provided text, and no explicit funding information beyond the research fellowship appointment is given here.

Application deadline: 13 December 2026 at 23:00 (Europe/Oslo). Applicants should use the official Jobbnorge application page and follow the instructions in the posting.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have a Master degree or equivalent in political science or a related social science discipline. The project should be theoretically informed and empirical, with comparative approaches particularly welcome, though single-case studies are also acceptable. The position is open to a range of theoretical and methodological approaches.

How to apply

Apply through the Jobbnorge application page linked in the advertisement. Prepare a doctoral project proposal focused on Norway's relationship with the EU and submit the required documents before the deadline. For full details, use the official posting and application instructions.

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