PhD Scholarship in Outsider Innovation as Foresight Infrastructure
Join a pioneering research project on regulatory foresight for transformative technologies.
Best for:Best for candidates with a background in communication, law, or technology studies interested in regulatory innovation.
Overview
The BI Norwegian Business School is offering a four-year PhD scholarship focused on outsider innovation and regulatory foresight. This position is part of the REGULAIRE network, which investigates how emerging technologies can be governed effectively. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with various institutions and contributing to the development of regulatory frameworks. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic background and a keen interest in the intersection of technology and regulation.
What you'll do
- Refine research questions and design in collaboration with the supervisory team.
- Collect, manage, and analyze research data using appropriate methodologies.
- Complete a doctoral thesis and publish research findings in relevant academic venues.
- Participate in training, seminars, and cohort activities as part of the doctoral program.
- Contribute to teaching or other professional development activities during the appointment.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in a relevant field such as communication, law, or social sciences
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required
Instruction: English
Publications: Publication record is not explicitly required but is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and academic writing abilities
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Ability to work independently and systematically
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Must not hold a doctoral degree
- Must not have resided in Norway for more than 12 months in the last 36 months
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15T23:59:00+01:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Submit your application through the BI electronic recruitment system. Include a cover letter, CV, project proposal, degree certificates, recommendation letters, and proof of English proficiency.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Project proposal
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Master's degree certificate
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- English proficiency documentation
Contact
Christian Fieseler· Main Supervisor
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