Applications are currently being accepted for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026, Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NTNU - Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship
The Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 in Norway offers a fully funded PhD position at NTNU focusing on the acoustics of the voice for health applications. The project addresses how subtle changes in voice production can serve as early signs of disease, using interpretable signal processing and physical modelling. The candidate will record, analyze and process voice and speech signals, develop physical and numerical models, and publish in international journals.
NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile headquartered in Trondheim. The Department of Electronic Systems is Norway’s leading academic environment in electronic systems, covering signal processing, acoustics, and health-related research. The selected candidate will join the Acoustics group and the interdisciplinary Connection research group, collaborating with national and international partners in voice, speech and health.
Benefits of NTNU - Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship
- Gross salary of NOK 550,800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority
- 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 program as a new employee at NTNU
- Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
- Access to employee benefits as a PhD Candidate at NTNU
NTNU - Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship Requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree in acoustics, signal processing, physics, mathematics, computer science, or another relevant technical/quantitative discipline; Master’s students can apply but the degree must be obtained and documented before starting
- Education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme with 120 credits obtained at master’s level
- Solid background in mathematics or physics, and good programming skills (e.g., Python or MATLAB)
- Meet the requirements for admission to the Faculty’s PhD program in Electronics and Telecommunication
- Strong academic background with an average grade equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale; weaker grades may be considered if particularly suitable for PhD education
- Good oral and written English skills
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 September, 2026
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