phd process

Enrollment in the PhD program is based on the application. An applicant must have completed a two-year master education in sport sciences (120 ECTS credits, or "studiepoeng" in Norwegian) with an average B score.

Internationalization is important to NIH and all PhD candidates should participate in the international cooperation.

NIHSPO (NIH Stipendiat- og postdoktororganisasjon) is a network for doctorate students and postdoctors at NIH

All candidates enrolled at the doctorate program at NIH will be affiliated with one of the scientific departments. The head of this department and the office manager are your main contact persons for practical issues.

All candidates shall make an annual report on their progress. Candidates enrolled after August 1st, 2020 shall also receive a mid-term evaluation of their PhD project.

An independent piece of scientific research that meets international standards with regard to ethical requirements, academic level and methodology used in the research field.