NORWAY – YGGDRASIL SCHOLARSHIP 2011
Young guest and doctoral researchers’ annual scholarships for investigation and learning (IS-MOBIL) 2011 In The Research Council Of Norway
About RCN:
The Research Council is divided into four divisions: Science, Strategic Priorities, Innovation and Administration. The Executive Board, which is formally appointed by the King in Council of State, is the Research Council’s highest authority.
Detail:
The Yggdrasil mobility programme promotes the internationalisation of Norwegian research by offering grants to international Ph.D. students and younger researchers in connection with research stays in Norway. The programme seeks to make Norway an attractive research destination for highly qualified international Ph.D. students and younger researchers in all subject areas, thus strengthening the Norwegian research communities involved.
Grant applications will be accepted from the following countries:
European countries: All countries, including all Council of Europe member states, except for the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). Non-European countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico and South Africa.
Eligibility:
- Ph.D. students admitted to an organised doctoral degree programme;
- Younger researchers who completed a Ph.D. degree not more than six years prior to submission of the grant application.
- Applicants must be affiliated with a higher education and/or research institution in one of the countries covered under the programme.
Budget:
The annual budget framework is about NOK 10 million.
Deadline: 16.02.2011
Contact:
The Research Council of Norway
P.O Box 2700
St. Hanshaugen N-0131 Oslo, Norway
Telephone: +47 22 03 70 00
Telefax: +47 22 03 70 01
E-mail: post@forskningsradet.no
Source: http://www.forskningsradet.no/en/Home_page/1177315753906
