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PhD Research Fellowship in Law, Information Disorder, Democracy and Regulation University of Oslo in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

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Norway

University

University of Oslo

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Keywords

Sociology
Communication Studies
Political Science
International Relations
Regulation
Jurisprudence
Law
Democratization
Legal Theory
Misinformation

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PhD Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo for the project “Truth, Information, Democracy and Law” (TIDAL), based at the Department of Private Law and the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL).

The project examines the legal preconditions for a well-functioning democracy in an era of disinformation, misinformation, and broader information disorder. The research is cross-disciplinary and connects law with social science and information science perspectives, including policy field studies, stakeholder viewpoints, legal-regulatory scholarship, and analysis of EU and global regulatory strategies.

The PhD fellow will work closely with the TIDAL team, contribute to data collection, coding, and analysis, write research outputs, participate in dissemination, and assist with project operations. The final PhD topic will be developed with the project leader after appointment.

Eligibility: a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in Law, or an equivalent qualification with a strong legal component; strong academic results are normally expected. Excellent English is required, and knowledge of Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish is desirable.

Funding and terms: three-year PhD fellowship, or four years with 25% career-enhancing work. Salary range NOK 550,800–600,000. The position is a recruitment post leading to a PhD degree.

Deadline: 27 August 2026. Location: Oslo, Norway. Start date: tentative March 2027.

How to apply: submit a cover letter, 4–5 page project description, CV, diplomas and certificates, up to three academic works, and two references through the electronic recruitment system.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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