11/06/2026
03 PhD SCHOLARSHIPS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OSLO - NORWAY
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-Project 1: "Authoritarian Threats to Scientific Knowledge” (AutoKnow), which is funded by the European Research Council.
-Project 2: "Struggling Women and Men: Political-Democratic Gender Gaps in a High-Trust Welfare State" (STRUGGLE), funded by the Norwegian Research Council
-Project 3: “Waging of War” (WOW), which is funded by the European Research Council.
Monthly salary: 2,754,000 - 2,975,000 fcfa + an annual research allowance of 2,100,000 fcfa
Duty station: Oslo, Norway
Duration of studies: 48 months
Full Time: 38 hours / week
Open to Cameroonian Scholars
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
-A cover letter (maximum 2 pages), including a statement of motivation
-A research proposal (maximum 3,000 words including all references and footnotes – a word count must be provided on the front page). The proposal should clarify the research theme, main research questions, how the research contributes to existing literature and the project, theoretical approach, methodology, article ideas, and a timeline. A final research proposal must be developed in cooperation with the project leader within three months of the start date.
-A CV summarizing education, positions, research and pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities. Career breaks, including parental leave, that are noted in the CV will be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants’ academic record.
-Copy of Master’s thesis (in English or in a Scandinavian language).
-Copies of transcripts: All applicants must submit their Master’s degree diploma and transcript(s), preferably together with a class distribution of grades. The transcript must specify the grade achieved for the Master’s thesis.
-Official explanation of the grading and credit system at your university (foreign applicants).
-Names and contact details for 2-3 reference persons (name, relationship to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). Reference letters are not needed.
BENEFITS
-A stimulating and international research environment with multiple research groups and seminar series.
-Involvement in a large research project that provides opportunities to build a network with scholars researching political elites around the world, including an annual workshop on the topic.
-A friendly and inclusive workplace allowing for a good work-life balance.
-Attractive UiO welfare benefits
-Access to Norway’s excellent public services and welfare schemes, including generous parental leave provisions and affordable and accessible childcare (including the University’s kindergarten).
-Norway’s capital with its easy access to beautiful nature and rich cultural life.
Introduction course for PhD Fellows: Teaching as a PhD candidate
-Annual career development conversation based on the submitted career plan.
-Various courses and workshops supporting career development (e.g., on dissemination and presentation skills, op-ed writing, and stress-management).
-Financial and practical support for international staff moving to Norway
Application deadline: 01/09/2026 at 11:59 pm
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