Application are currently being accepted for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) PhD Psychology Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NTNU PhD Psychology Scholarship
The NTNU PhD Psychology Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral position at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) focused on how attachment develops from childhood into early adulthood. This PhD project is part of the Trondheim Early Secure Study (TESS), using longitudinal data to identify developmental trajectories of attachment and factors predicting them.
Benefits of NTNU PhD Psychology Scholarship
- An exciting job with an important mission in society
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Working capital that can be used to implement the project
- Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
- Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
- Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)
- As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits
NTNU PhD Psychology Scholarship Requirements
- Professionally relevant educational background in psychology, medicine, or an equivalent field, with documented knowledge in developmental psychology
- Education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 ECTS credits at master’s level including a master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS credits
- Strong academic background with an average grade of B or better from the master’s degree compared with NTNU’s grading scale (or equally good academic basis)
- Master’s students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before taking up the position
- Competence and experience in using quantitative methods in general and multivariate methods in particular
- Very good written and oral proficiency in English
- Must meet the requirements for admission to the PhD programme in social sciences, specialization in Psychology
Application Date and Process
- Submit your application electronically via Jobbnorge.no
- Include transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- Attach a CV
- Attach a copy of your Master’s thesis (or a draft if recently submitted)
- Include a project outline (maximum 1500 words/4 pages) describing research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design, and progress plan
- Provide a short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
- Attach publications or other relevant research work
- Include certificates
- Provide names and contact information of three relevant referees
- If education was taken abroad, attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, including Diploma Supplement where applicable
Application Deadline
14 August, 2026
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