Nord Master Plus - Research School

You can apply through the online form here.

After the deadline has passed, your faculty will invite the selected candidates for an interview. During the interview, the faculty will also assess which research projects that may be most relevant for you and your areas of interest.

If you are selected, you will get more information about relevant research projects.

In the last stage, you will sign an agreement to participate in the programme.

If there are any questions in connection with the application and online form, you can send an email to tor.e.aaneland@nord.no.

We understand that most students must work part-time alongside their studies.

Therefore, participation in the programme includes a scholarship of 10,000 NOK.

The scholarship payment will be distributed across the two semesters that the programme lasts.

The meetings and presentations are primarily conducted in English.

February 6th - Bodø

Kick-off:

• Presentation of research projects
• How does a researcher think? Emphasis on method selection and results/suggestions for further research
• Practice - observational practice and consultation function

April 7th-10th Gdansk

Travel: 3 days

There will be a joint trip for the participants to a foreign university or research institution. The specific date and destination will be confirmed later. The purpose of this trip is to gain inspiration and an international perspective on research activities. The expenses for the trip are covered by the programme.

September 5th - Bodø

Workshop

Participants will get a chance to deeply engage in thinking about and taking steps towards preparing for a future PhD. Students will get to learn from across disciplinary perspectives to learn insights for research, their future degrees and employability.  

• where can you find information on potential doctoral degrees?
• What resources and steps do you need to take to showcase yourself as a top candidate?
• How can you build a profile that stands out?

October 16th - Bodø

Closing

The participants will present their research projects that they have been working on.

• Formulating relevant research questions for further investigation
• Academic writing in English

You will get many opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills, which can be useful during and after your studies. Some of these are:

• Better understanding of career pathways in academia
• Social and emotional development through multidisciplinary collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Self-awareness
• Presentation training
• Practical project work
• Starting point for your master's thesis
• Network for future job possibilities

Participants will get involved in research projects, either independently or in groups. The specific project contributions will be agreed upon between the student, supervisor(s), and the faculty programme coordinator. The tasks should be academically enriching and align with the academic goals stated by the student.

Here are some examples of tasks:

• Participate in the process of applying for funding
• Contribute to project planning and execution
• Assist in evaluating initiatives
• Serve as a voice for student's perspective
• Write reports, papers, or notes
• Take part in a conference and present projects

The contact person(s) in the research projects will guide the participants about the tasks they need to perform.