PhD

The PhD Forum is an independent, non-political, non-religious, voluntary, non-profit, and democratic organisation that represents the collective interests of all PhD candidates at Østfold University of Applied Sciences. All PhD research fellows are welcome, and we strive to provide a friendly and supportive environment for everyone.

The PhD Forum is also a member of Stipendiatorganisasjonene i Norge (SiN - Association of Doctoral Organisations in Norway).

We meet every other Friday on Zoom to have lunch together (from kl 12.00-13.00), to have an open discussion and/or seminars regarding relevant issues in science and society, to learn about each other's professional interests and research endeavours, and to plan activities or gatherings together.

PhD research fellows are encouraged to have either a study period or research experience abroad during their doctoral training.

The PhD Forum was constituted on the 10th of March 2020 by unanimous vote of all PhD fellows present. The aim of the forum, as stated by our Research Administration Director Trine Eker Christoffersen, is "to be a forum created by the PhDs and for the PhDs".

Here is a list of helpful resources and links to frequently asked research questions.