OpenFieldPhD in Applied Ecology & Boreal Forest Management
Doctoral research conducted across the Scandinavian boreal forest investigating wolf-moose population dynamics, sustainable timber harvesting, and biodiversity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in ecology, biology, or forestry with high academic distinction
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research proposal (1,500 words) and Master's thesis copy
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic supervisor references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried doctoral position: NOK 532,000 to NOK 575,000 annually
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid 3-year Norwegian state research position
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (Rena / Swedish Transnational Program) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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