These pages contain information specific for PhD students at the Department of Biosciences (IBV).
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.
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
- Stress management
- Research Schools at IBV and elsewhere
- The Norwegian National Ethical Guidelines for Research
- Coursework (rules and regulations)
- 3rd and 5th/7th semester evaluations
- Instructions for handing in your thesis
- What is the timeline for handing in and defending at IBV
Important information after your PhD
External resources:
ForVei - Broader and more personal guidance for PhD students at UiO
PhD on Track - Lots of practical information for PhD students
Ten Simple Rules from PLOS - a quick, concentrated guide for mastering some of the professional challenges research scientists face in their careers
Karriereplanleggeren - An online career planning tool from Utdanning.no (only in Norwegian)
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.