BI Norwegian Business School is now accepting applications for PhD scholarships in Leadership and Organization. This four-year program offers a stipend of NOK 572,800 per year, with teaching duties included.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you need to have completed or be about to complete a relevant Master’s degree by the summer of 2025. This should be a Master of Science degree with thesis work or a research master’s/M.Phil degree. An MBA does not meet the requirements. You also need to take either the TOEFL or IELTS test unless you qualify for an exemption.BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe’s leading business schools located in Oslo, Norway. Renowned for its high-quality education and research, it offers a wide range of programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The school emphasizes internationalization, innovation, and academic excellence, preparing students for successful careers in global business environments.
Handelshøyskolen BI Information
Established in 1943, Handelshøyskolen BI (BI Norwegian Business School) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bergen Trondheim, Stavanger. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Handelshøyskolen BI (BI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Handelshøyskolen BI (BI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 76 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.
Application Process
Candidates are required to submit the following documents:
- Certificates and transcripts of a Master of Science degree or equivalent.
- Certificates and transcripts of a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Diploma supplement or a similar document detailing the study and grade system.
- A project proposal (5-10 pages).
- CV and letters of recommendation (minimum of 2).
- Certificates from previously completed doctoral-level courses (if applicable).
- A complete list of publications and/or relevant activities.
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable).
Applications must be submitted electronically, with all documents uploaded to the online application system.