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Norwegian University of Life Sciences

PhD scholarship

PhD Scholarship in Economics and Public Economics at Skatteforsk, Norwegian University of Life Sciences Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Business

Funding

Paid PhD fellowship for 3 years, with possible extension up to 1 additional year if the student contributes to teaching, supervision, or administrative tasks. Salary/position code listed as 1017 PhD Fellow with NOK 550,800.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Norway

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Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Business
Management
Law
Economics
Public Economics
Statistics
Multinational Enterprise

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PhD scholarship in Economics at Skatteforsk – Norwegian Centre for Tax Research, hosted by the School of Economics and Business at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Norway.

The project sits within international tax research and focuses on how multinational enterprises organize activities under changing regulatory and technological conditions. The research uses Norwegian and other detailed administrative micro data, including Country-by-Country Reporting, to study the scale and concentration of MNE activity, profit shifting, loss offsetting, responses to international tax and transparency rules, anti-avoidance reforms, and substance requirements linked to real economic activity.

This is a 3-year PhD fellowship with a possible 1-year extension for teaching, supervision, or administrative duties. The position is part of the grant Building new foundations for Public Economics and Law. The advertised salary/position code is 1017 PhD Fellow with NOK 550,800.

Eligibility highlights: a relevant five-year degree equivalent with 120 credits at master's level; average grade B or better overall and on the master's thesis; a master's degree in public economics or a related field; proficiency in written and oral English; familiarity with the tax system; and experience with Stata or similar software. Scandinavian language skills are an advantage.

How to apply: submit the application electronically through the university recruitment system via the job link. Upload the motivation letter, CV, certified diplomas/transcripts, English translations if needed, grading-system documentation for non-Norwegian degrees, proof of English proficiency, and two references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline: 1 November 2026. Start date: 1 January 2027.

Funding details

Paid PhD fellowship for 3 years, with possible extension up to 1 additional year if the student contributes to teaching, supervision, or administrative tasks. Salary/position code listed as 1017 PhD Fellow with NOK 550,800.

What's required

Applicants need an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme with 120 credits at master's level. An average grade of B or better is required for the overall master's degree and for the master's thesis. A relevant background is a master's degree in public economics or a related field. Desired qualifications include familiarity with the tax system, experience coding in Stata or similar programs, documented proficiency in written and oral English, and an advantage for candidates who speak and write a Scandinavian language. Analytical ability, motivation, creativity, teamwork, and independent work are emphasized.

How to apply

Apply electronically via the 'Apply for this job' link and the university's Web Recruitment System. Register or log in, complete the online form, upload all required attachments, and ensure the CV is entered in Jobbnorge's CV form. Include motivation letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, English translation if needed, grading-system description for non-Norwegian universities, proof of English proficiency, and two references.

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