PhD Programme 3 years
Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric), Faculty of Landscape and Society
Requirements
Master’s Degree GPA B or better
Study start
1 September
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This PhD programme is at the heart of NMBU 's mandate with its focus on global challenges related to environmental and climate change, sustainable food production and natural resources management and the governance implications for people's rights and well-being.
The programme integrates development issues with research on environmental problems, typically issues related to natural resource management, resource rights and conflicts, human security, environmental governance, agricultural development and food security. The programme has a clear interdisciplinary profile both in recruitment of candidates and in the topics and problem areas investigated.
We have three vacant positions with study start 01.09.2023:
PhD position in International Environment and Development Studies - Migration in the Sahel
Application deadline: 22 March2023
PhD position in International Environment and Development Studies – Finance and Rural Development
Application deadline: 11 April 2023
Application deadline: 16 April 2023
Job opportunities
Our graduates are employed by both public and private sectors. Some continue in academia, others work in private research foundations, consulting firms or public organisations.
Our graduates, almost without exception, quickly acquire relevant jobs.
Learning outcomes
Noragric PhD graduates are expected to be at the forefront of knowledge in international environment and development studies, and have a systematic understanding of scholarly theories and methods in the field. For more information see below under "study content".
Admission requirements
Master degree: GPA B or better
English proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or better