Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry

The Industrial PhD Scheme funds collaborative doctoral projects where a company (Project Owner) and a degree-conferring institution jointly carry out a research-based PhD project relevant to the company. The scheme aims to strengthen research-based innovation and long-term competence building in Norwegian business and industry. Funding is available for a number of Industrial PhD projects, including earmarked funds for specified thematic areas such as quantum technology, deep technologies, circular economy and maritime research.

Funding for Industrial PhD projects (doctoral positions), including places funded under thematic earmarked funds.

The Project Owner must be a company registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises with economic activity in Norway; at application the company must have at least two full-time employees and at project start at least three full-time employees (including the doctoral candidate). Sole proprietorships cannot be Project Owners; the doctoral project must be in collaboration with a degree-conferring institution.

Apply via the Research Council of Norway's application portal; applications are processed on an ongoing basis and projects are approved as funding is available.