Also remember to check out the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MN)'s web pages for PhD students. Their pages will give you more information about the PhD program, which is run at the Faculty level, and has additional resources and tools for you that are useful for all PhD students at MN.
Facts about the PhD program at IBV
- 3 years full time
- 30 credits of coursework and a scientific thesis
- Finishes with a Trial Lecture and Defense
- 26 PhD candidates defended at IBV in 2018
Important information for starting up
- The Faculty's web pages with important information and forms
- Welcome brochure for new PhD candidates (pdf)
- The International Staff Mobility Office (ISMO) can help you with your relocation to Oslo
- Conversation tools for a kick-off conversation with your supervisor (pdf)
- Health and Safety information
- Information about Teaching Duties
Important information during your PhD
Important information after your PhD
PhD events
A list of all the events for PhD students organized by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MN).
Information about being a UiO employee
For PhD candidates employed by UiO:
If you are employed in a PhD position at UiO, you can find out information on many different things such as your salary, leaves of absence, sick leave, and other important information on the For-Employees pages. Check the PhD Welcome Brochure (pdf) for more detailed information and links to the most important pages.
For PhD candidates with external funding:
Information about extensions, sick leave and other leaves of absence.
Contact Us
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