The PhD programme is research training for those who plan a career in higher education or research. In recent years, industry has shown increased interest in specialists with a PhD degree.
The programme comprises organized training and research work that:
combines training and experience in scientific work and method
has an international focus
is an integrated part of research activity in each discipline
provides a basis for senior positions in industry, administration, higher education and research
The PhD thesis work at the faculty will normally be focused on areas covered by departmental R&D. Potential PhD candidates should therefore contact one of the departments directly.
The admission criteria to the PhD programme state that ”Applicants must have a strong academic grounding from earlier studies and have a grade point average of B or higher in relation to NTNU's grading system during the past two academic years (equivalent to 120 credits)”. See Section 5 of PhD Regulations at NTNU.
There are no fixed application deadlines for these programmes.
The faculty offers doctoral degree programmes:
PhD programme in biology
PhD programme in biotechnology
PhD programme in biophysics
PhD programme in physics
PhD programme in chemistry
PhD programme in chemical process technology
PhD programme in materials technology
Nominal length of study for a full-time PhD degree is 3 years. Any required duties come in addition.
Funding for PhD degrees. There is a variety of possibilities including scholarships at NTNU, the Research Council of Norway, and industry, in addition to other sources of funding. Each disciplinary group at the faculty can provide details.
