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Call for applications for research groups

UiO:Democracy invites applications for interdisciplinary research groups. Applications must be submitted before 15 September 2024.

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The main activity within the interdisciplinary initiative UiO:Democracy consists of research on democracy in its many facets, as a form of government and as a practice and way of life. The research groups are central to the initiative's activities and ambitions.

In this round, we are able to fund  two to three research groups with one to three million NOK per project in addition to a PhD position. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024.

Read the full call here (PDF)

Requirements for the application

  • All research groups must be affiliated with at least two different faculties, in line with the initiative's interdisciplinary profile. Read more here.
  • Proposed projects must situate themselves in relation to the foundational document of UiO:Democracy. This includes relating to at least one of the five thematic tracks.
  • Please see the full call here (PDF) for a description of application requirements.
  • Page format should be A4 with 2 cm margins, size 11 (Calibri) and single line spacing.
  • Please use The Norwegian Research Council's template for CVs. CVs should be a maximum of 4 pages each. You need only submit CVs for core members of the group (maximum 5).

How to apply?

Applications must be approved by the main applicants unit, and be submitted to ePhorte 2022/28004.

Contact the research administration at your unit for assistance with submitting the application.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding UiO:Democracy or the call, please contact the initiative's administrative coordinator Mona Grydeland.

Published Apr. 2, 2024 1:19 PM - Last modified Apr. 2, 2024 1:21 PM