Applications are currently being accepted for the BI PhD Scholarship 2027 in Norway. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About BI PhD Scholarship
BI PhD Scholarship 2027 gives selected candidates a four-year funded PhD position in Economics at BI Norwegian Business School, combining economic theory and state-of-the-art econometric methods. The BI PhD Scholarship supports research training, active participation in seminars and workshops, and prepares graduates for academic and research careers.
Benefits of BI PhD Scholarship
- The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pays NOK 623,200 (this will be adjusted).
- The position normally offers membership in BI’s collective pension scheme.
- The scholarship involves 25% work obligation.
BI PhD Scholarship Requirements
- Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialization in Economics by the time the programme starts in early autumn of 2027, with a grade point average of B or higher.
- An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.
- We require a minimum of two (preferably three) letters of recommendation from people that can comment on your research potential. These should be emailed directly to us by the letter writers rather than uploaded by you.
- All applicants, except those who hold a master’s degree from an institution inside the European Economic Area/the European Union or Switzerland, must submit results from GMAT or the GRE General test. We need scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must take either TOEFL or IELTS. Minimum TOEFL score of 575 (written)/233 (computer-based)/90 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 6.5. Exemptions may be requested via waiver form.
- TOEFL/IELTS scores must be from within the last two years. For scanned IELTS scores, the TRF number must be visible.
- Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades; Certificate of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades; A Diploma Supplement or a similar document; Signed transcript verification document.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 January, 2027
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