PhD International Fellowships in Education at University of Stavanger, Norway

  •  PhD
  •  21st September 2022 is the last date to apply.
  •   Norway
  • $$  Salary

The University of Stavanger is inviting students who want to carry out systematic reviews as part of their thesis work and receive training and support in the work with systematic reviews to apply for its PhD Fellowships in Education for the academic year 2022-2023.

This PhD Fellowship is directed toward the research project Life skills in primary education, which focuses on understanding life skills in the curriculum and current research. It will empirically examine how this is practiced in primary schools. Interested applicants must submit a description and research project plan within life skills in primary education, including the use of systematic reviews to be considered.

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Summary

A nice opportunity to get financial assistance in Norway.The fellow selected for this project will be awarded a PhD education in a large, exciting, and socially important organization, a chance to become a part of an ambitious work community that is developing rapidly, a colleague-based guidance programme (NyTi), automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, favorable membership terms at a gym and the SIS sports club at the campus, and a satisfying salary by the State Salary Scale, typically NOK 544 400 gross per year, etc.

Established in 2005 when the former Stavanger University College received university status, the University of Stavanger is a university located in Stavanger, Norway. The university is ranked 1068th in Best Global Universities and holds a mission to challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.

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PhD International Fellowships in Education at University of Stavanger, Norway Established in 1994, Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stavanger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rogaland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) 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 25 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All international and Norwegian students are eligible to apply.
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD program in Educational Science and Humanities offered at the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Stavanger can be applied.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Stavanger, both the grade for your master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of your master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade.
  • Applicants with an education from an institution with a different grade scale than A-F and with other types of credits than sp/ECTS must attach a confirmed conversion scale that shows how the grades can be compared with the Norwegian A-F scale and a Diploma Supplement or similar that explains the scope of the subject that are included in the education.
  • Solid knowledge and skills in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language ??as a basis for empirical studies in Norway and for examining Norwegian language texts such as curricula, research, etc., motivation, and potential for research within the field.
  • Motivation and potential research within the field.
  • Professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative.
  • Ability to work structure and handle a heavy workload.

Offered Benefits

The University of Stavanger will select the winners of the scholarship. It will award them a PhD education in a large, exciting, and socially important organization with a salary of NOK 544 400 gross per year with salary development according to seniority in the position. Students will also be provided the following:

  • access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary
  • relocation programme
  • language courses
  • discounted public transport to and from work
  • employment with an Inclusive Workplace organization
  • PhD education in a large, exciting, and socially important organization
  • a chance to become a part of an ambitious work community that is developing rapidly
  • colleague-based guidance programme (NyTi)
  • automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • favorable membership terms at a gym and the SIS sports club on the campus

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Students can apply on the official application portal of the university. All eligible applications received will be processed for consideration for the scholarship.
  • Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
  • Project proposal
  • CV with a full summary of your education and experience
  • References, certificates/diplomas, and other documentation that you consider relevant
  • Diploma Supplement or similar and a confirmed conversion scale if this is required
  • documentation on competence in English if this is required
  • publications or other relevant research work
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must have completed a five-year master’s degree (3+2) within Educational Sciences, preferably acquired recently, or possess corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for completing a doctorate.
  • Language Requirement: The applicants must upload a copy of their test registration receipt with ETS TOEFL/IELTS Academic/PTE Academic/Cambridge English Qualifications as a PDF to their online application within the deadline.
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