Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship 2023

Scholarship Description:

Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship 2023 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Oslo . The deadline of the scholarship is scheduled for end of July 2023..

The University of Oslo's Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO) is offering a visiting scholar program, the Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship, for young researchers from Norway and other countries. The program aims to foster collaboration and contribute to the research community at CEMO and the University of Oslo. Scholars are expected to embody the principles of sound scientific inquiry and intellectual vibrancy of the scholarship's namesake.

The University of Oslo is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the highest ranked and oldest university in Norway.

Degree Level:

Gustafsson & Skrondal Visiting Scholarship 2023 is available to undertake PhD level programs at University of Oslo.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

This scholarship program will cover the travelling and housing costs related to a Gustafsson & Skrondal scholar's stay at CEMO. You will in addition receive office space for free, access to appropriate technical equipment and the university library as well as free access to courses provided by CEMO. Each scholar is responsible for securing their own visa, if required; however, we can provide administrative assistance with the process. We also provide assistance with finding housing and all formalities connected to moving to another country.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should hold or be qualified to hold university posts or similar; however, we welcome applicants from other areas, including intergovernmental and non-profit organizations. Scholars should generally hold a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be evaluated according to their match with CEMO’s research specializations, as well as on their research quality and plans for the stay at CEMO. Please contact the CEMO team member(s) you would like to work with prior to sending in your application and inquire about possibilities to collaborate. Visiting scholars are expected to be in residence during their term, the duration of which should be around six months (at least three, at most nine months). Each scholar is expected to give presentations during their term on their research and to showcase the results of his or her stay at CEMO.

Application Procedure:

Candidate visiting scholars should submit the following:

• CV
• A two-page personal statement that includes
  • a description of the project that you intend to work on during your stay
  • the expected outcome of your scholarship stay at CEMO
  • the name of CEMO team member(s) with whom you plan to work with and how your proposal connects to their expertise. Please contact the CEMO team member(s) prior to sending in your application and inquire about possibilities to collaborate. Preference will be given to applicants with shared interests with more than one CEMO team member
  • the expected contribution to CEMO
  • proposed start and end dates
• Names and contact information for two professional references, one of whom can possibly be a CEMO team member

Next application deadline is planned for late summer 2023. The application form will be opened in due time.