Bieke Gils

PhD opportunity in Sport Management at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) . The project is centered on understanding what kinds of organized sport offerings are available for adults in the Scandinavian context , how these offerings are organized, and how they can be strengthened or built upon to support social inclusion , belonging , and efforts to combat loneliness . The call is intentionally broad and welcomes a wide range of proposals, with the main geographic emphasis on Scandinavia and room for international comparisons . This makes it a strong fit for applicants interested in sport policy, community sport, participation, inclusion, and the social role of organized sport. Supervising team: Professor Chris Horbel (main supervisor) and Associate Professor Bieke Gils (co-supervisor). Institution: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway. Deadline: 3 August 2026. Applicants should review the official Jobbnorge posting for the full call, proposal expectations, and submission instructions.