NATED is a Norwegian national graduate school in educational research, established in 2009.

NATED offers a coherent programme for PhD students. Through a combination of network structures and thematic tracks, the school provides PhD students with

  • courses in the philosophy of science, research ethics and research methods
  • specialised education and training in thematic fields central to educational knowledge


Research Tracks

At present NATED offers specialisation along four thematic tracks:

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Language development, text comprehension and literacy

 

Learning and teaching in and out of schools

Educational leadership, school reform and education governance

 

Higher education and professional learning

 

Admissions

NATED Admission openings

As a NATED student you will:

  • be part of a cumulative and focused research education program
  • have access to top level expertise in your research area
  • get strong support for continuous writing and international publishing
  • take part in international networks with collaborating partners

 

More information about Who can apply and How to apply...

 

NATED News

NATED National PhD days 2009

For all NATED PhD students and supervisors: NATEDs first annual National PhD Days conference will take place at Solstrand Hotel & Bad outside Bergen 14-16 September. More information will be provided later.

7  Research Fellowships

The Faculty of Education at UiO has received 36 applications for the seven NATED Research Fellowship positions.

Results from first admission opening:

We are pleased to announce, there were 30 PhD students who applied for NATED membership during the first application deadline on 15. Jan..
Read more about admissions here...

NATED Profile

Professor Sten Ludvigsen

Professor Sten Ludvigsen

Sten Ludvigsen is the scientific leader of NATED.


“- My message to the NATED PhD students, supervisors and track leaders is that the NATED structure and program gives as an unique opportunity to improve educational research in Norway through extensive collaboration with our partners. Expectations of a high level of effort will be combined with a well-developed support structure. I look forward to meeting you all in Bergen during NATED's first National PhD Days.”

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