BI PhD Scholarship 2027 in Norway | Fully Funded

BI PhD Scholarship 2027 gives selected candidates a four-year funded PhD position in Economics at BI Norwegian Business School, combining economic theory and state-of-the-art econometric methods. The BI PhD Scholarship supports research training, active participation in seminars and workshops, and prepares graduates for academic and research careers.

The scholarship is offered by BI Norwegian Business School, one of Europe’s largest business schools with over 20,000 students and more than 800 colleagues. BI hosts strong research departments and research centres and offers the PhD programme at its Campus Oslo with support for international career placement.

BI PhD Scholarship Benefits

• The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pays NOK 623,200 (this will be adjusted).
• The position normally offers membership in BI’s collective pension scheme.
• The scholarship involves 25% work obligation.

BI PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialization in Economics by the time the programme starts in early autumn of 2027, with a grade point average of B or higher.
• An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.
• We require a minimum of two (preferably three) letters of recommendation from people that can comment on your research potential. These should be emailed directly to us by the letter writers rather than uploaded by you.
• All applicants, except those who hold a master’s degree from an institution inside the European Economic Area/the European Union or Switzerland, must submit results from GMAT or the GRE General test. We need scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must take either TOEFL or IELTS. Minimum TOEFL score of 575 (written)/233 (computer-based)/90 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 6.5. Exemptions may be requested via waiver form.
• TOEFL/IELTS scores must be from within the last two years. For scanned IELTS scores, the TRF number must be visible.
• Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades; Certificate of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades; A Diploma Supplement or a similar document; Signed transcript verification document.

How to Apply for BI PhD Scholarship

• Applications must be submitted electronically by using the “Send Application” button on the right-hand side of this announcement. Paper or e-mail applications will not be accepted.
• Include a short personal statement describing your research interests and potential research projects and list BI Department of Economics faculty members you may be interested in working with.
• Include Curriculum Vitae (CV). We do not require full research proposals for concrete projects.
• Arrange for letter writers to email recommendation letters directly to phd.economics@bi.no by the application deadline; include the names of your letter writers in your application.
• Upload all documents (except recommendation letters) in the electronic application; exceptions only for students completing master’s degree in 2026 without final certificate.
• You will not be able to revise your application once it has been submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the BI PhD Scholarship 2027 in Norway. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application steps, and required documents.