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Industrial PhD Scheme

Industrial PhD Scheme: Doctoral Projects in Industry

Funds Norwegian companies that employ a PhD candidate to run an industry research project through the Industrial PhD Scheme.

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The Research Council of Norway runs the Industrial PhD Scheme as an Innovation Project grant. The company employs the PhD candidate for the whole project, so the doctoral research happens inside the business instead of only at a university.

For the 2026 call for doctoral projects in industry, the Research Council has set aside NOK 145,800,000 in total. The call earmarks that money for five theme …

What this grant funds

Money for company-run PhD research. This 2026 call sets aside funds for five themes: defense capability, security and preparedness; deep technologies; quantum technology; circular economy; and maritime research.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Innovation Project
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 145.8M
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Last verified: 2 Aug 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no