PhD Scholarship in Economics at Skatteforsk
Join an ambitious research centre to study multinational enterprise activity and international tax policy.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in public economics and experience in empirical analysis using administrative data.
Overview
The School of Economics and Business at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) invites applications for a three-year PhD fellowship at Skatteforsk – Norwegian Centre for Tax Research. The successful candidate will conduct empirical research on how multinational enterprises organize their activities in response to evolving international tax regulations and transparency requirements. Working with detailed administrative micro-data, the researcher will contribute to ongoing projects while developing their own independent research agenda. The position offers a collaborative environment with strong international ties to leading global research institutions.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent doctoral research project within the scope of Skatteforsk's ongoing grants.
- Analyze administrative micro-data, such as Country-by-Country Reporting, to document multinational enterprise activity.
- Examine corporate responses to international tax reforms and substance requirements.
- Present research findings at internal seminars, workshops, and international academic conferences.
- Participate actively in the PhD student community and contribute to the academic environment at the School of Economics and Business.
- Complete a study and research plan within the first months of the appointment.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in public economics or a closely related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; must be documented in accordance with university regulations.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in public economics or related fields.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities.
- Proficiency in written and oral English.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
- Must hold a master's degree equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree programme (120 ECTS at master's level).
- Must have achieved an average grade of B or better for the master's degree and a grade of B or better on the master's thesis.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applications must be submitted electronically via the university's recruitment portal. Candidates must register an account and complete the online application form, ensuring all required documentation is uploaded as attachments.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Certified copies of bachelor and master diplomas and transcripts
- Documentation of English proficiency
- Detailed description of the study program and grading system (for non-Norwegian degrees)
- Contact details of two references
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