A number of fascinating PhD scholarship options for international students have been formally announced by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), providing fully supported research opportunities across several faculties. These scholarships are intended for exceptional students prepared to contribute to cutting-edge research with a worldwide impact, ranging from microbiology and renewable energy to climate-resilient agriculture and fish health.
Scholarship Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrate research potential and scientific writing skills
- Be proficient in English (some positions may require Norwegian)
- Scholarship Benefits:Â
- Fully funded PhD position (employment contract with NMBU)
- Annual salary around NOK 540,000 (~$50,000 USD)
- Social security, pension, and public healthcare coverage
- Conference and research travel support
- Access to modern laboratories and field research facilities
- Professional academic supervision and development
Eligible Fields:
PhD positions are available in:
- Microbiology & Bioprocess Development
- Renewable Energy
- Ruminant Nutrition & Physiology
- Plant Genomics (Nitrogen Use Efficiency)
- AI-Driven Climate-Resilient Wheat Breeding
- Veterinary & Comparative Tumour Immunology
- Sustainable Zero Pollution Solutions (Arctic)
- Animal Breeding & Genetics
- Fish Health
- Plant Photobiology (Photosynthetic Acclimation)
Deadline: Deadlines vary by position, from April 21 to May 31, 2025.
Eligible Countries:Â All Countries
Host Country: Norway 
