Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship at University of Oslo in Norway 2023

The University of Oslo invites applications for the Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship in Norway for the 2023/24 academic session.

The visiting scholar program hosts young researchers from Norway and abroad each year to engage in collaborative research and to participate in and enrich the research community at CEMO and the University of Oslo. All Gustafsson & Skrondal Scholars are expected to embody the principles of sound scientific inquiry and intellectual vibrancy of this namesake.

Worth of Award

• It will cover the traveling and housing costs related to a Gustafsson & Skrondal scholar’s stay at CEMO.
• In addition, you will receive office space for free, access to appropriate technical equipment and the university library as well as free access to courses provided by CEMO.
• Each scholar is responsible for securing their own visa, if required; however, the university can provide administrative assistance with the process.
• It also provides assistance with finding housing and all formalities connected to moving to another country.

Eligibility

• Applicants should hold or be qualified to hold university posts or similar; however, it welcomes applicants from other areas, including intergovernmental and non-profit organizations.
• Scholars should generally hold a PhD or equivalent.
• Applications will be evaluated according to their match with CEMO’s research specializations, as well as on their research quality and plans for the stay at CEMO.

How to Apply

Candidate visiting scholars should submit the following:

• CV
• A two-page personal statement that includes
  • a description of the project that you intend to work on during your stay
  • the expected outcome of your scholarship stay at CEMO
  • the name of CEMO team member(s) with whom you plan to work with and how your proposal connects to their expertise. Please contact the CEMO team member(s) prior to sending in your application and inquire about possibilities to collaborate. Preference will be given to applicants with shared interests with more than one CEMO team member
  • the expected contribution to CEMO
  • proposed start and end dates
• Names and contact information for two professional references, one of whom can possibly be a CEMO team member

Deadline: 

Applications for the Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship is scheduled for end of July 2023.

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