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PhD Research Scholar Positions in Accounting and Auditing at NHH Norwegian School of Economics NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Finance
Funding
Fully funded four-year PhD programme. Includes an annual salary of NOK 570,000 from August 2027 (with possible higher salary for particularly well-qualified applicants and annual adjustment of at least 3%), Norwegian taxes and benefits, public health care and pension savings, 25% work time for teaching assistance/career-promoting work, pedagogical training, career guidance, research funds for travel, conference participation, and research stays abroad.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Norway
University
NHH Norwegian School of Economics

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NHH Norwegian School of Economics is advertising 2 PhD Research Scholar positions in the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law in Bergen, Norway. The specialisation is in Accounting and Auditing, with research areas spanning financial accounting and auditing, management accounting and control, and economics, ethics and law.
The PhD programme is fully funded and runs for four years. It includes an annual salary, Norwegian employee benefits, public health care and pension savings, pedagogical training, career guidance, and research funds for travel, conference participation, and research stays abroad. PhD research scholars also spend 25% of their time on teaching assistance and related career-promoting work.
Applicants should normally have a five-year MSc in Economics and Business Administration or a comparable degree, with an average grade of at least B (4.0) in the Norwegian system. The department requires evidence of academic aptitude and English proficiency, typically through GMAT or GRE plus TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic, unless exemptions apply. Exemptions are available for some Nordic degrees and for certain English-taught or native-English backgrounds.
The post prefers candidates whose research interests align with the department’s research profile and who have knowledge of national and/or Scandinavian practices and research in the relevant field. Female applicants will be given preference if candidates are otherwise equally qualified.
The start date is August 2027. Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge by 15 September 2026. Required documents include degree certificates and transcripts, a statement of purpose, a research proposal, CV, and a list of publications/research activities. Recommendation letters are optional and should be sent by email if included.
Funding details
Fully funded four-year PhD programme. Includes an annual salary of NOK 570,000 from August 2027 (with possible higher salary for particularly well-qualified applicants and annual adjustment of at least 3%), Norwegian taxes and benefits, public health care and pension savings, 25% work time for teaching assistance/career-promoting work, pedagogical training, career guidance, research funds for travel, conference participation, and research stays abroad.
What's required
Applicants must meet NHH PhD admission requirements and normally hold a five-year Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration or a comparable degree. The average grade must normally correspond to at least B (4.0) in the Norwegian grading system. Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic skills via GMAT or GRE unless exempt, and adequate English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic unless exempt. Preferred applicants will have research interests aligned with the department and knowledge of national and/or Scandinavian practices and research in the relevant field.
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