NTNU PhD Candidate Scholarship 2026 in Norway | Fully Funded

Overview

The NTNU PhD Candidate Scholarship 2026 in Norway provides a fully funded doctoral position hosted at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics within the NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology. This research initiative investigates unified autonomy across robot configurations, developing a shared autonomy architecture for aerial, ground, and aquatic robots by utilizing foundation models, neural model predictive control, and robotic world models as part of the Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI (NCEI).

Benefits

Fully funded three-year PhD employment with a gross salary normally starting from NOK 550,800 per annum based on qualifications and seniority.
Working capital to support project implementation.
Career guidance, mentorship programme, and professional development in an international environment.
Favorable membership terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Eligibility

Must hold a Master’s degree in cybernetics, control systems, or a closely related field, featuring strong training in robotics, computer vision, or machine learning.
Educational background must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program containing 120 credits at the master’s level.
Must demonstrate a strong academic record with an average grade of B or better on NTNU’s grading scale, though alternative proof of suitability may be considered for weaker grade backgrounds.
Must fulfill the admission criteria for the faculty’s doctoral program.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications electronically through Jobbnorge.no alongside all necessary documentation, including academic transcripts, diplomas, a curriculum vitae, a one-page motivation letter of approximately 400 words, and contact details for at least two referees.

Deadline

The final deadline to submit applications is 25 August 2026.

Overview

Benefits

Fully funded three-year PhD employment with a gross salary normally starting from NOK 550,800 per annum based on qualifications and seniority.

Working capital to support project implementation.

Career guidance, mentorship programme, and professional development in an international environment.

Favorable membership terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Eligibility

Must hold a Master’s degree in cybernetics, control systems, or a closely related field, featuring strong training in robotics, computer vision, or machine learning.

Educational background must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program containing 120 credits at the master’s level.

Must demonstrate a strong academic record with an average grade of B or better on NTNU’s grading scale, though alternative proof of suitability may be considered for weaker grade backgrounds.

Must fulfill the admission criteria for the faculty’s doctoral program.