Offentlig sektor-ph.d. – doktorgradsprosjekt i offentlig virksomhet 2026

Offentlig sektor-ph.d. – doktorgradsprosjekt i offentlig virksomhet 2026 (Public Sector PhD – Doctoral Projects in Public Organisations 2026) strengthens research-driven innovation and long-term competence building in the public sector by recruiting doctoral candidates in public agencies. Projects address needs and challenges within the organisations' development plans and promote collaboration between the public sector and research environments.

Eligible applicants are public sector organisations: state, regional, or local authorities; public-law bodies; and their associations. Approved research organisations, health enterprises, and businesses cannot apply. The instrument type is listed as "innovasjonsprosjekt" (innovation project grant/tilskudd).

The total available budget is Kr 108,600,000. Maximum annual support for a 3-year project is Kr 715,000 (2026), increasing to Kr 852,000 (2031); for a 4-year project, Kr 536,000 (2026) to Kr 639,000 (2031). Support cannot exceed "50 prosent av totale, godkjente prosjektkostnader" (50% of total approved project costs). Applications are received and processed on a continuous/rolling basis ("løpende søknadsmottak og -behandling"); projects must start between 10 August 2026 and 4 January 2027, with the latest project end date 3 January 2031. Multiple application templates were listed (project description, partner information, participation confirmation, CV — in Norwegian and English). The page was last updated 12 May 2026.