Norway Mobility Grant Scholarship 2024-2025 for Master and PhD.

Scholarship Description:

Norway Mobility Grant Scholarship 2024-2025 for Master and PhD. is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters, PhD level program(s) in the field of Languages and Cultures, Literature taught at Norway Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 18 Mar 2024.

Degree Level:

Norway Mobility Grant Scholarship 2024-2025 for Master and PhD. is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at Norway Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Languages and Cultures
• Literature

Scholarship Benefits:

Grant Coverage:

The mobility grant encompasses both a fixed-rate travel stipend and a fixed-rate residence stipend. For the academic year 2024-2025, the following fixed rates are applicable:

Travel Stipend:

1. NOK 3,000 for travel from countries in Europe.
2. NOK 4,500 for travel from St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia.
3. NOK 6,000 for travel from other cities in Russia, other Eurasian countries, and countries outside of Europe.

Residence Stipend:

• The stipend aligns with the rates established by The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund for basic support.
• The residence stipend amounts to NOK 12,500 per month for the academic year 2023-2024.

Duration:

• The stipend is awarded for a flexible duration of one, two, or three months, providing versatility to accommodate varying academic needs and research timelines.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship grant is open for international students of all nationalities.

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About the Grant:

If you are pursuing Master's or Ph.D. studies in Norwegian language, literature, or culture, you may be eligible for a valuable grant opportunity. This mobility grant supports fieldwork at a Norwegian university or research institute, lasting for one, two, or three months. The grant is designed to assist in covering subsistence and travel expenses to and from Norway. The administration of this grant is overseen by the Norwegian Directorate of Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). If you meet the criteria, seize this chance to enhance your research experience with financial support.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Academic Enrollment:

   Applicants must be currently enrolled as Master's or Ph.D. students at a higher education institution located outside of Norway.

2. Institutional Requirement:

   The home institution must boast a dedicated Department for Nordic/Scandinavian studies.

3. Thesis/Dissertation Focus:

   Prospective candidates must have selected Norwegian language, Norwegian literature, or Norwegian culture as the central theme for their thesis/dissertation.

4. Department Affiliation:

   Applicants should be associated with a department explicitly designated for Nordic/Scandinavian studies.

Special Consideration:

In cases where applicants are not affiliated with a Department of Nordic/Scandinavian studies, their applications may still be reviewed under the following conditions:

• Thesis/Dissertation Emphasis: The application will be considered if the thesis/dissertation demonstrates a clear and significant focus on Norwegian language, literature, or culture.

• Funding Availability: The assessment of such applications is contingent upon the availability of funds for the specific purpo

Application Procedure:

Follow these steps to apply for the Mobility Grant for language, literature, and culture:

1. Guidelines Review:

   • Download and carefully review the Guidelines for the Mobility Grant in either English or Norwegian.
   • Access the guidelines here:
   • Download Guidelines for Mobility Grant in English,
   • Download Guidelines for Mobility Grant in Norwegian (bokmål version),
   • Download Guidelines for Mobility Grant in Norwegian (nynorsk version).

2. Project Preparation:

   • Develop a comprehensive project description.
   • Contact a lecturer or researcher in Norway specializing in your chosen subject area. Confirm their willingness to guide you during your stay.

3. Documentation Gathering:

   • Obtain a letter of support from your supervisor at your home institution.
   • Request an invitation letter from your host institution in Norway.
   • Collect mandatory attachments:
     • Recommendation letter from the home institution tutor.
     • Personal invitation letter from the Norwegian institution.
     • Copy of your passport.

4. Online Application:

   • Complete the online application form in Espresso. The application can be written in English or Norwegian.

5. Submission:

   • Ensure all mandatory attachments are attached to your online application.
   • Submit the application before the specified deadline.

6. Assessment Process:

   • All applications undergo internal assessment by HK-dir and are processed by the Program Committee for Norwegian Studies Abroad.
   • During the assessment, the project's relevance, design, and implementation are evaluated.

7. Outcome Notification:

   • The assessment process is targeted to be finalized in late April 2024.
   • Applicants will be informed of the outcome via email.

Application Deadline:

March 18th, 2024 (by 12:00 Norwegian time)

Submission Method:

All applications must be submitted online through HK-dir's digital application form, Espresso. It is crucial to note that applications sent via email will not be assessed.

Additional Practical Information:

• Grant recipients are responsible for securing housing during their stay in Norway, as HK-dir does not provide housing.
• Grant recipients requiring a visa should apply as early as possible at the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate. The grant cannot be disbursed if a visa to enter Norway is rejected.

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the application process, contact HK-dir at norgeskunnskap@hkdir.no.