Electricity Market Scholarship 2026 in Norway | Fully Funded
The Electricity Market Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded PhD position at NTNU in Norway, focusing on electricity market coupling and market design transformation. Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026.
Overview
The Electricity Market Scholarship 2026 provides an opportunity for a PhD candidate to research electricity market coupling and market design transformation at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Hosted by the Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning (EMESP) research group within the Department of Electric Energy, the project explores flow-based market coupling, pricing, congestion management, welfare distribution, and interconnector modelling to support efficient low-carbon power systems.
Benefits
- Working capital to help implement the research project.
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) with favorable terms.
- Free basic Norwegian language training at the A2 level.
- A mentor programme for new employees and structured career guidance during the PhD period.
- An inclusive professional environment featuring weekly Friday coffee gatherings and social activities organized by PhD students.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree in electrical power engineering or economic analysis featuring strong quantitative skills and an operational research specialization.
- Degrees must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course including 120 credits at the master's level. Master's students may apply provided the degree is obtained before starting and no later than autumn 2026.
- Applicants typically require an average grade of B or better on NTNU's grading scale, or an equally robust academic foundation.
- Demonstrated experience with scientific programming (such as Python, Julia, or R), optimization modelling, and electricity market fundamentals is required.
- English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 or higher must be demonstrated, supported by approved test scores where applicable.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their documentation through the official recruitment portal. A complete application file includes the following components:
- A cover letter detailing personal motivation, summarizing scientific work, and explaining alignment with the position.
- A project outline including research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design, and a progress plan (maximum 1,500 words).
- An academic CV accompanied by relevant work testimonials.
- Transcripts and diplomas for both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, alongside a copy or draft of the Master's thesis.
- Contact information for three professional referees.
- Documentation of English language proficiency and any existing publications or research works.
Deadline
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.