OsloMet’s Research Stays Abroad Scholarship facilitates doctoral employees in the Faculty of Health Sciences in Norway to engage in outward research mobility in 2027.
Application Deadline:
- 31 January (for stays abroad starting between August and December of the same year)
- 31 August (for stays abroad starting between January and July of the following year)
Tell Me About The Program:
The OsloMet Faculty of Health Sciences International Mobility Grant supports PhD candidates undertaking research stays abroad. The scholarship aims to raise the quality of doctoral projects, establish and strengthen partnerships with leading international research communities, and directly enhance dissertation work through high-level global collaboration.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Health Sciences
- Behaviour Analysis
Type:
PhD Research Stay / International Mobility Grant
Who can Apply:
- Current Status: Must be a PhD candidate employed at the Faculty of Health Sciences and formally admitted to the PhD program in Health Sciences or Behaviour Analysis at OsloMet.
- Remaining Duration: Must have at least 3 months remaining on your PhD employment contract at the end of the planned period abroad.
- Funding Eligibility: Must ensure no double-funding from other sources. Candidates eligible for Research Council of Norway mobility grants must apply to that scheme instead.
- Exclusions: Ineligible if you have previously received an international mobility grant from OsloMet.
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated by the Faculty of Health Sciences based on the academic merit of the stay, justification and quality of the chosen host institution/research environment, direct alignment with dissertation goals, and approval from line management and thesis supervisors.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Host institutions located in any country outside Norway).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Host universities, research institutes, or partner laboratories abroad.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Open cohort allocated based on annual faculty R&D funding availability.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Living Allowance: Up to NOK 25,000 per month to cover documented additional living costs for the candidate.
- Travel Support: Round-trip economy airfare and public transit to/from airports.
- Institutional Fees: Coverage of documented visa fees and host institution tuition fees (where applicable).
How Long Will it Last:
Minimum 1 month to a maximum of 3 months (longer stays permitted if additional time is self-funded or externally financed).
How to Apply:
- Consult with your PhD supervisor to select a leading international host research environment (checking for existing OsloMet exchange agreements).
- Obtain required supporting attachments:
- Formal invitation letter from the host institution (clearly stating any tuition fees)
- Letter of support from your PhD supervisor
- Letter of support from your line manager
- Explanation of study progression (if deviating from your initial PhD timeline)
- Prepare a maximum 3-page application document detailing planned dates, host justification, academic purpose, and an itemized budget (airfare, transit, living costs based on Research Council of Norway rates, visa/tuition).
- Email your complete application and attachments to
[email protected]before the relevant deadline (31 August or 31 January).
