PhD Position in Economics at BI Norwegian Business School
Join Norway’s leading business school for a fully funded PhD in Economics with specialization in cutting-edge research.
Best for:Best for ambitious economists with a strong quantitative background and a passion for interdisciplinary research in economics, seeking a fully funded PhD opportunity in a prestigious European institution.
Overview
BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a four-year PhD position in Economics, offering a fully funded opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic and international environment. Located in Oslo, this program emphasizes rigorous academic training and state-of-the-art econometric methods across microeconomics, macroeconomics, labor economics, and more. PhD candidates will collaborate closely with faculty members and participate in research seminars, contributing to BI’s goal of becoming a top European research business school. The program provides a state salary, pension benefits, and a 25% work obligation, while supporting international career development for graduates.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-quality scientific research using economic theory and advanced econometric methods.
- Collaborate closely with faculty members on research projects and participate in departmental research seminars and workshops.
- Develop and present research proposals, publish findings in academic journals, and contribute to the department’s research excellence strategy.
- Engage in teaching and administrative tasks as part of a 25% work obligation.
- Present research findings at conferences and contribute to the international academic community.
- Develop a detailed progress plan with milestones and courses for the four-year PhD program.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree with thesis work, Research Master/M.Phil degree, or an equivalent degree relevant to Economics, with a grade point average of B or higher. An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent). Waivers may apply under specific conditions.
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, particularly in econometrics and economic theory.
- Experience with research methodology and academic writing.
- Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages commonly used in economics (e.g., Stata, R, Python).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-intensive environment.
- Must have completed a relevant master’s degree by the start of the program in August 2027.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the specified TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
- Applicants from non-EU/EEA countries must submit GMAT or GRE General test scores (excluding Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections).
- No age restrictions, but prior academic excellence is required.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applications must be submitted electronically through the BI Norwegian Business School’s recruitment portal. Include a personal statement describing research interests and potential projects, a CV, and names of letter writers. Recommendation letters must be emailed directly by writers to phd.economics@bi.no. Academic transcripts, a signed transcript verification document, and test scores (if applicable) must be uploaded through the portal. Additional documents like a writing sample may be included but are not required.
- Personal statement describing research interests and potential projects
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Names of letter writers (letters to be emailed separately)
- Certificate and transcript of Master of Science degree or equivalent
- Certificate and transcript of Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Diploma Supplement or similar document describing study and grade systems
- Signed transcript verification document
- GMAT or GRE General test scores (for non-EU/EEA applicants)
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores (if applicable)
- Writing sample (optional)
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