Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry 2025

Last update: Jun 5, 2025 Last update: Jun 5, 2025

Details

Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Awarded
Budget: NOK 123,000,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Environment & Climate, Non-specialized Goods / Services, ICT & Telecommunications, Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation, Ports Engineering, Transport, Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief
Languages:English, Norwegian
Eligible applicants:Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: Norway
Norway
Date posted: Jan 22, 2025

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Description

Application type: Innovation Project

Application deadline: 12 March 2025, 13:00 CET

Relevant thematic areas for this call: Innovation

Target groups: Industry

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 134 000 000

Project duration: 36-48 months

Purpose:


The Research Council has established the Industrial PhD Scheme to boost research efforts and long-term competence-building for Norwegian trade and industry through the recruitment of doctoral candidates.

The scheme is also intended to promote closer cooperation between industry and research organisations as a necessary step in promoting knowledge transfer from researchers to society at large.

The target group is companies. The Industrial PhD Scheme provides companies with an opportunity to enhance their research knowledge and expertise without having to participate in a more extensive R&D project.

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About the Sectors

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Non-specialized Goods / Services

Covers general goods and services that support daily operations, facilities management, and basic institutional needs.


Key areas:
  • Facility support services (cleaning, catering, maintenance)
  • Rental services (offices, venues, accommodation, parking)
  • Supply of basic goods and consumables
  • Office, household, visibility, and event-related supplies

Locations

Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

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