University of Oslo offers Doctoral Research
Fellowship in the field of Social Sciences or Humanities in Norway, 2013
Study Subject(s): Study subject is innovation studies.
Course Level:
This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider:
The Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture, University of Oslo
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Eligibility:
-Applicants
must hold a two years Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences or
humanities.
-The
purpose of the Ph.D. Research Fellowship is research training leading to the
successful completion of a doctoral degree.
-The
successful candidate will be automatically accepted for the research-training
programme (Ph.D. programme) at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of
Oslo.
-In
addition to their own research work, fellows may be required to participate in
teaching and/or administration activities connected to research and teaching at
the Centre.
-All
work of this nature conducted will be compensated with equivalent extension of
the duration of the research fellowship.
-It
is not possible to have extensions that exceed twelve months.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The students of Norway can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Centre wishes to recruit a Ph.D. candidate with extensive
knowledge of innovation studies, as well as demonstrated research capabilities
and strong interest in the development of innovation research both
theoretically and empirically. The candidate’s work will be situated with the
Centre’s research programme ”Innovation.” This programme is focused on
understanding the role of innovations in regional and national economic growth,
the factors that determine innovations in resource-based economies,
universities’ roles in innovation and societal processes, and the importance of
innovations in societal transitions to sustainable technologies.
Duration of award(s): Fellowship is offered for three years.
What does it cover? Pay grade 50 – 57 (NOK 416 600 – 468 400 per annum)
-Academically
stimulating working environment
-Good
pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
-Good
welfare benefits
Selection Criteria: A good match between the candidate’s proposal and the centre’s
activities and competences is a main selection criterion along with the quality
of the proposal and the qualifications of the candidate.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 15 January 2013.
Mayor información http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/862335/65773?iso=gb
