PhD Candidate in Communications
Four-year doctoral scholarship in communications and culture at Norway's top business school.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in communication, management, or social sciences seeking a fully funded four-year PhD position with independent research freedom.
Overview
The Department of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for multiple four-year doctoral scholarships commencing in August 2027. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to propose their own independent research projects within the department's broad areas of expertise, which include internet and society, corporate communication, creative industries, and education management. The role combines intensive academic research with a 25% teaching requirement, preparing candidates for an international career in academia. Candidates will be based at the main campus in Oslo, Norway, and will receive close mentorship from an international faculty.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent 4-year doctoral research project aligned with the department's thematic interests.
- Contribute 25% of working time to teaching and instructional support activities.
- Publish research findings in high-impact international academic journals.
- Participate actively in departmental research groups, seminars, and academic networks.
- Complete required doctoral-level coursework and maintain a structured progress plan with milestones.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree with thesis, research master's, M.Phil, or comparable degree
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency verified via TOEFL/IELTS scores or eligible waiver
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research supported by a completed master's thesis
- Proficiency in research design, methodological planning, and project scheduling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must hold a relevant master's degree or equivalent by early summer 2027
- MBA degrees do not fulfill admission requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Applicants must submit their application electronically through the school's online recruitment portal before the deadline. The submission must include all required academic certificates, transcripts, a comprehensive project proposal, a CV, and reference letters. Incomplete applications or documents sent via email will not be considered.
- CV
- Master's degree certificate and grade transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate and grade transcripts
- Diploma Supplement
- Project proposal
- 2 reference letters
- Signed verification document
- TOEFL/IELTS test scores or waiver
- List of publications and relevant activities
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