Funded PhD Positions in Norway 2027 (Salaried, Replaces Quota Scheme)

In Norway a PhD is a job, not a scholarship. PhD candidates are employed by the university as PhD Research Fellows (position code 1017) and are paid a salary. A 2026 University of Oslo advert gives a salary range of 550,800 to 595,000 Norwegian kroner a year, depending on competence and experience, with 2 percent deducted for the state pension fund. Salaries differ between universities and years. Each position is advertised separately, for example on Jobbnorge and on the EU's EURAXESS portal, and each has its own deadline and requirements, usually a relevant master's degree. There is no single closing date, so the date shown on this page is only an estimate. Universities also check candidates against export control and security rules. This page was last checked against official position adverts on 7 October 2026.