The grant is up to 40 000 NOK for work on master's theses having topics related to Oslo. The grant i going to be taxed.
Many topics and subject areas are relevant, and all interesting project proposals will be given serious consideration. Relevant topics include: health, environment and living conditions, housing conditions, minority cultures, history, architecture, language and public policy.
Only students in their final year can apply, preferably after finished collecting all data. Your Master thesis need to be submitted no more than one year after you won the grant.
Please note that all applicants must be affiliated with the University of Oslo. The scholarship is advertised once-twice a year. The application deadline is September 15th and February 15th every year.
How to apply for a scholarship/grant for research
The topic of the research must be related to Oslo. This is a mandatory requirement.
Applications must be accompanied by the following:
- a completely filled-out application form. The application form contains the project description which can be max. 2000 words. In addition to 2000 words, you also need to submit a reference list.
- a transcript of marks from the place of learning (in PDF or from the Diploma portal; no photo images or screen shots)
- a recommendation from your academic advisor
The project description contains the following parts:
- The project's content and research question (what will be addressed) and an assessment of feasibility
- Relevance for Osloforskning
- Theoretical frame
- Data and method to be used
- Ethical considerations on the design of the project
- Reference list
Note: All attachments must be uploaded to the Web Form in PDF format. We receive the application electronically when you press "submit".
In case of questions, get in touch with Katalin Varga, Department of Sociology and Human Geography.