Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Public Sector PhD Project – Doctoral Project in the Public Sector 2026

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Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government agency
Status:Open
Budget: NOK 108,600,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Gender & Human Rights, Health, HR & Employment, Macro-Economy & Public Finance, Social Development, Research & Innovation
Languages:English, Norwegian
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:Norway
Norway
Date posted: Jan 20, 2026

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Objectives: Strengthen research-based innovation and long-term competence in the public sector by funding doctoral ...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants: public entities as defined by the Research Council of Norway. Companies/‘undertakings’ are explicitly ineligible to apply or be partners because the scheme does not permit state aid. Applicants must submit one partner form per participating public entity (excluding universities/university colleges). Required organisational data: organisation number, establishment...

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Financial scheme: Innovation Project Application deadline: Open-ended Relevant thematic areas for this call: Innovation Target groups: Public sector Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 104 000 000 Project duration: 36-48
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About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups