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Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award

Fulbright Distinguished Arctic Scholar Award

Norway

Europe and Eurasia

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Award Details

Award Activity

Research and teach within areas that are relevant to understanding of the Arctic and High North regions. The Chair is expected to engage with faculty inside and outside the host institution(s), give public lectures and lead seminars, as well as supervise and mentor Master’s and Ph.D. candidates with their research and writing. Details about award activity should be worked out with the host.

Scholars selected for this award will be required to:

Advise and/or mentor students
Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing

Award Length

Three months. The grantee may stay for more than three months, but no additional funding will be offered.

Award Dates

Start date to be agreed upon jointly between host university and candidate, but must occur within the 2022-23 academic year.

Locations

Any institution of higher education or research in Norway.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Areas of Interest

See Award Activity. The Arctic Chair award is not limited to the natural sciences. This award is open to applications in the social sciences and the humanities and recognizes the important contributions these disciplines can make to our understanding of the Arctic.

Special Features

The Chair is welcome to travel to other universities in Norway for shorter periods of time. No additional funding will be provided for such travel.

All U.S. awardees to Norway have two opportunities to gather as a group. The first is an orientation program held in Oslo in August. The second is a seminar in February during which awardees present on their projects followed by a weekend at a ski resort near Lillehammer. Domestic travel and lodging expenses for these gatherings are covered by the Fulbright Foundation. In addition, these expenses are covered for dependent family members of awardees for the seminar/ski weekend, which is a highlight of the Fulbright year.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required.

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Invitation letter required from each institution where activity is to take place.

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient.

Additional Language Requirement

All teaching and research will be in English; proficiency in another language is not required.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Five to 10 years of research and experience. Candidates should be eminent scholars and have a significant publication and teaching record.

Please note that dual U.S.-Norway citizens are not eligible for the Fulbright program with Norway. Applications will not be considered if the applicant is currently residing in Norway or will be residing in Norway during the year preceding the grant.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Applicants are encouraged to secure recommendation letters from individuals with different institutional affiliations.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

For further details and updates, please visit the U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation’s website.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

200,000 Norwegian kroner (NOK) (approximately $23,500*) for a three to four month grant period. This sum will cover maintenance, housing and research-related expenses. Fulbright funding will be offered for a total maximum of four months, but scholar may stay beyond the four month Fulbright grant period. There is no additional financial support for dependents, but family members may accompany scholar to site.

*Please note, USD amounts are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Allowance of NOK 25,000 (approximately $3,000) for round-trip international travel, including excess baggage allowance, shipping costs, etc. for awardee only.

Please note, USD amounts are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

Public primary and secondary schools are free in Norway for dependents. For more information, please click here.

Special Award Benefits

One-time grants of up to 2,000 NOK are available for scholars to use for grant-related travel in Norway or Europe.

Scholars are also eligible to participate in the Fulbright Intercountry Lecturing Program. The program provides opportunities for professional enrichment and cultural experience outside of Norway through short visits to give presentations in other participating European countries. Intercountry Lecturing travel is covered by the Fulbright commission and host institution in the country the scholar travels to.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program to Norway offers approximately 18 grants for teaching, teaching/research or research, including one Distinguished Scholar Award.

Norway, with a population of 5.3 million people, is a mountainous country with an extensive coastline situated in northern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy and active participant in international organizations including the United Nations, NATO and the Arctic Council. It is also known for its efforts to promote peace around the world. Norway is a social democracy and tops international rankings in a variety of areas including prosperity, civic engagement and health. In recent years, the Norwegian economy has been dominated by oil and gas, and efforts to realign with the “green shift” are a major concern.

A statistical overview of Norway can be found here.

Overview

Norway is an excellent place to teach and conduct research. With a strong public emphasis on education, the Norwegian education system includes a generously funded and publicly accessible system of higher education and research that is the backbone of Norwegian intellectual development, creativity and innovation.

The vast majority of higher education institutions in Norway are public and generally do not charge tuition. There is a single national admission process for undergraduate study at public colleges and universities as well as some private. In accordance with European standards, the years of study for a bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree are three, two and three respectively. In-depth information about higher education in Norway can be found here.

Norwegian institutions of higher education and research offer many opportunities for international scholars to conduct research and teach. English is used almost as a second language in Norway, and the international environment in most research and higher education institutions means that competence in Norwegian is not a requirement for a successful short-term research or teaching visit.

In addition, The Research Council of Norway has identified a number of Centers of Excellence and Centers for Research-Based Innovation in various fields. The centers are affiliated with Norway's top universities and premier independent research institutes and may be of particular interest for Fulbright scholars.

The academic year runs from mid-August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-June.

Early career applicants who are currently working on a PhD must have a doctorate in hand by February 2022 to be eligible.

Please note that dual U.S.-Norway citizens are not eligible for the Fulbright program with Norway.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Career Profile

Mid-Career Academics

Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than seven, and less than 13, years.

Senior Academics

Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than 13 years.

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Program Staff

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