PhD Research Scholar Positions

The PhD programme

The PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully-funded programme, which combines an intensive course component with research and relevant work experience, preparing the school’s graduates for scholarly positions at recognised international institutions and positions in knowledge-intensive institutions and firms outside of academia. Former PhD graduates have been hired by renowned institutions such as Harvard University, The University of Sydney’s Business School, University of Amsterdam, Tilburg University, Hanken School of Economics, Norwegian universities and business schools, as well as in government, banking, finance and consulting industries. 

The PhD programme at NHH offers vacant PhD Research Scholar positions at the following 4 specialisations:

• Accounting, Auditing and Law
• Business and Management Science
• Economics
• Strategy and Management 

NHH offers

• An annual salary of NOK 565 000 (equivalent to approximately EUR 48 150 or USD 55 940) pr. August 2026. Thereafter, an annual adjustment of a minimum 3%.
• The salary ensures a fair standard of living in Norway and is subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including public health care benefits and pension savings
• Career guidance and an individual career development plan
• Opportunity to take basic Norwegian language courses
• Research funds for travels and funding for conference participation and research stays abroad to build a wider network and strengthen the research of the PhD research scholar

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year (3+2) study cycle resulting in a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration or a comparable degree relevant for your specialisation (e.g. MSc in Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Management, Law).

Note that you only need to have completed your master’s degree prior to the starting date for the position (not prior to the application deadline).

The PhD specialisations may require documentation of both an adequate level of academic skills and an adequate level of English language proficiency. This will be specified in the announcement.

For more information about the eligibility requirements, please visit our webpage: https://www.nhh.no/en/study-programmes/phd-programme-at-nhh/admission/

About the PhD programme

The PhD research scholars will be included in a highly stimulating and rewarding research environment, working closely with faculty members and other PhD research scholars at the school. PhD research scholars participate actively in faculty and research seminars, as well as in workshops. As part of the position, the PhD research scholars allocate 25% of their time to career promoting work such as teaching assistance. They also receive pedagogical training. The place of work is at NHH in Bergen, where the PhD research scholars will have their own office space at their department.

The PhD programme gives preference to applicants who address research problems that align with the department’s research interests and the available resources for supervision. As the school aspires gender balance and diversity, female applicants will be given preference if applicants are otherwise equally qualified.

Living in Bergen

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