A PhD research fellowship in Eco- and Climate psychology is available at the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.
A major aim of the project is to showcase the relevance (and even shortcomings) of psychological perspectives on the challenges and resolutions regarding climate change due to anthropogenic activity.
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Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, or a cand. Psychology degree, qualifying for admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Psychology.
Course Level: Fellowship is provided for the PhD program at the University of Oslo.
Study Subject: Fellowship is tenable in Eco- and Climate Psychology at the University of Oslo.
Scholarship Award: includes
- Salary based on salary grade 50-57 (NOK 430 500 – 483 700 per annum). Allocated pay grade is normally 50 on appointment (depending on competence).
- Comprehensive PhD programme
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
Scholarship can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: Looking for qualified and highly motivated candidates with the following requirements:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, or a cand. Psychol. degree, qualifying for admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Psychology.
- Applicants with grade points A or B on the ECTS scale will be qualified for admission to the PhD programme.
- Excellent written or spoken English language skills.
Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for the fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, or a cand. Psychol. degree, qualifying for admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Psychology.
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 program 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. The electronic application must include:
- An application letter with a concise statement of research interests and how they relate to the project description.
- A research proposal stating the research background, rationale, and the major aims of the PhD study (max 4 pages).
- CV (summarising education, positions, and academic work).
- Copies of educational certificates.
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee. If publications are available, please attach PDF versions and descriptions of your contributions to them.
Application Deadline: Application deadline is 15th August 2016.
