The Centre for Gender and Equality at the University of Agder is awarding five master’s grants of NOK 15,000 each to UiA students submitting their theses during the 2026–2027 academic year. Application deadline: 1 October.
Application Deadline:
- 1 October 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Centre for Gender and Equality at UiA is awarding five master’s grants of NOK 15,000 each to students submitting their theses during the 2026–2027 academic year. The grant supports projects that highlight themes of equality, diversity, and inclusion across disciplines.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Gender Equality
- Ethnicity & Religion
- Disability Inclusion
- Sexual Orientation & Identity
- Age & Care Responsibilities
Type:
- Master’s Thesis Grant | NOK 15,000 | UiA Students
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a Master’s programme at UiA.
- Submit a thesis during the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Ensure equality is a central perspective in the thesis analysis (not necessarily the main theme).
- Provide a project outline (max 3 pages).
- Include confirmation of admission (e.g., a Studentweb screenshot).
How are applicants selected?
- Based on quality of project description, relevance, and regional context.
- Theses focusing on the Agder region are prioritised.
- One grant earmarked for gender and sexual diversity topics.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Norway (UiA students only).
Where will the award be taken?
- University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.
How Many Awards?
- Five grants available.
What is the benefit of the award?
- NOK 15,000 grant, paid in two instalments:
- Half at thesis start (with supervisor in place).
- Half upon thesis submission and approval.
- Participation in two writing seminars (2027).
- Academic follow‑up and dissemination support.
- Opportunity to present results at seminars or UiA web articles.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Covers the 2026–2027 academic year thesis period.
How to Apply:
- Write an application (introduce yourself, the program, the thesis topic, motivation, and the supervisor’s name).
- Attach a project outline (max 3 pages) with topic, research question, theory, method, and progress plan.
- Attach confirmation of admission to the UiA Master’s programme.
- Submit application by 1 October 2026.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
