Doctoral Research Fellowship in Literature, Cognition and Emotion at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017

Scholarship Description:

Doctoral Research Fellowship in Literature, Cognition and Emotion at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Fellowship level program(s) in the field of Literature, Psychology taught at University of Oslo . The deadline of the scholarship is .

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in “Literature, Cognition and Emotion” is available at the Department of ILOS, University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.

The University of Oslo, is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; PhD research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests.

Degree Level: Fellowship is provided for the doctoral programme at the University of Oslo

Available Subject: Fellowship is tenable in Literature, Cognition and Emotion at the University of Oslo in Norway.

Number of Awards: Not Known

Scholarship Benefits: They offer

• salary level NOK 432 700 – 489 300, depending on  qualifications


• a professionally stimulatinging working environment


• attractive welfare benefits

Eligibility: 

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Comparative Literature, Nordic literatures or any national literature taught at ILOS. Candidates with MA degrees in drama, media studies, art history or psychology will also be taken into consideration if their doctorate project clearly relates to the strands of research outlined above. The Master’s Degree must have been obtained by the time of application.


• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:

• The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation


• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame


• The applicant’s ability to complete research training


• Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities

Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.

Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.

Entrance Requirement: A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Comparative Literature, Nordic literatures or any national literature taught at ILOS. Candidates with MA degrees in drama, media studies, art history or psychology will also be taken into consideration if their doctorate project clearly relates to the strands of research outlined above.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; PhD research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests.

• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language


• IELTS – International English Language Testing Service


• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge


• Applicants to the programme for the PhD degree in Science must obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL test or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (academic) test. The same applies to applicants for postdoctoral research fellow positions.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application, preferably in pdf format:

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position


• Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)


• Transcript of records of your Master’s degree. Applicants with education from a foreign university are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system


• Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project

Online Application

Deadline: The application deadline is March 22, 2017.

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Degree Level:

Doctoral Research Fellowship in Literature, Cognition and Emotion at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at University of Oslo.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Literature
• Psychology