NorwayPhDDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedNTNU PhD Candidate Positions (Salaried, Tuition-Free)
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At NTNU, full funding is required for PhD admission, and the usual route is a salaried PhD Candidate position, which the university advertises continuously on its vacancies page. The PhD takes three years full time, with some positions adding a fourth year of duties such as teaching, and includes 30 ECTS of coursework and an independent thesis. PhD candidates are exempt from tuition fees and are paid on the state salary scale for research fellows (position code 1017), stated in each advertisement, with employee rights such as pension and holidays. Positions cover engineering, technology, energy, computer science, natural sciences, medicine, the humanities and social sciences in Trondheim, Gjøvik and Ålesund. You need a strong relevant master's (often with a minimum grade set by each unit) and good English, and each ad has its own deadline. NTNU also offers joint Nordic Five Tech PhDs, and admission is possible with external funding covering the whole period.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsState salary
Research-fellow scale (code 1017).
No tuition fees
PhD candidates are exempt from fees.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: State salary, No tuition fees.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Cover letter and research proposal if requested, CV, Bachelor's and master's diplomas and transcripts, Referees.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ntnu.edu/phd. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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