MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society
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PhD Research Fellowships in Theology, Religion and Society MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full-time PhD Research Fellow position for 3 years, or 4 years with 25% career-enhancing duties. Salary starts at NOK 550,800 per year with 3% annual increase for up to four years. Includes NOK 20,000 operating funds per research year, up to NOK 60,000 total.
Deadline
Jan 7, 2027
Country
Norway
University
MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society
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MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society is advertising 2 PhD Research Fellowships in theology, religion and society, with projects designed by the applicant and aligned to MF’s research areas and research groups.
The positions are based in Oslo, Norway, and are intended to lead to a PhD within the employment period. They are full-time for 3 years (1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030), or alternatively 4 years with 25% career-enhancing duties such as teaching or supervision. Teaching duties may require Norwegian as the working language.
Applicants must hold a completed master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, with a master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS and a grade of B or better (or equivalent). Good written and oral skills in a Scandinavian language and/or English are required. The project description must show relevance to one or more academic communities and/or research groups at MF, and the application must include a cover letter, project description, preliminary thesis outline, progress plan, operating cost overview, CV, diplomas/transcripts, and 2–3 referees.
Funding includes a starting salary of NOK 550,800 per year with annual increases, plus NOK 20,000 operating funds per research year (up to NOK 60,000 total). The deadline is 7 January 2027. Apply via Jobbnorge.no.
Funding details
Full-time PhD Research Fellow position for 3 years, or 4 years with 25% career-enhancing duties. Salary starts at NOK 550,800 per year with 3% annual increase for up to four years. Includes NOK 20,000 operating funds per research year, up to NOK 60,000 total.
What's required
Completed master's degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the project, including a master's thesis of at least 30 ECTS credits with grade B or better (or equivalent abroad). Good written and oral skills in a Scandinavian language and/or English. Applicants should show motivation, collaboration skills, creativity, independence, and the ability to plan and complete a doctoral project within the time frame. The project must fit MF's research areas and be relevant to one or more academic communities and/or research groups at MF.
How to apply
Apply through the Jobbnorge.no online application form. Submit a cover letter, 5–10 page project description, preliminary thesis outline, progress plan, operating cost overview, CV with publications if applicable, diplomas and transcripts, and two or three referees. Applications must be submitted by 7 January 2027.
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