Overview
Master’s degree students only
Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Agder
Description
Master’s degree students only
Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Agder
Thesis must be scheduled for completion during the 2026–2027 academic year
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be officially enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Agder
Plan to submit their thesis during 2026–2027
Demonstrate how their research incorporates equality, diversity, or inclusion perspectives
Submit a well-developed thesis proposal (up to 3 pages)
Provide proof of university admission
Show academic readiness and clear research planning
Note: Priority may be given to projects linked to the Agder region or addressing societal relevance.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master’s degree students only
Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Agder
Thesis must be scheduled for completion during the 2026–2027 academic year
Available Subjects
This scholarship is open to all academic disciplines, including but not limited to:
Social Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Business and Economics
Health Sciences
Education
Humanities
Law
Environmental Studies
Interdisciplinary research areas
Note: The key requirement is that the thesis must include a strong focus on equality, diversity, inclusion, or discrimination studies.
Benefits
Selected students will receive:
NOK 15,000 research grant
Academic writing seminars and workshops
Supervisory and mentoring support
Networking with other research fellows
Opportunity to contribute to equality-focused academic research
Note: This scholarship does not cover tuition fees, accommodation, travel, or living expenses.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to all nationalities
Both EU and non-EU international students can apply
Applicants must be admitted to a master’s program at the University of Agder
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be officially enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Agder
Plan to submit their thesis during 2026–2027
Demonstrate how their research incorporates equality, diversity, or inclusion perspectives
Submit a well-developed thesis proposal (up to 3 pages)
Provide proof of university admission
Show academic readiness and clear research planning
Note: Priority may be given to projects linked to the Agder region or addressing societal relevance.
Application Procedure
Applicants should follow these steps:
Prepare a short application letter introducing yourself
Clearly describe your master’s program and thesis topic
Explain how equality/diversity themes are integrated into your research
Submit a 3-page project proposal, including: Research question Methodology Theoretical framework Timeline
Research question
Methodology
Theoretical framework
Timeline
Attach proof of admission to the University of Agder
Submit application before the deadline
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can students from any field apply for this scholarship? Yes. Students from all academic disciplines can apply as long as their thesis includes a strong equality, diversity, or inclusion component.
Is this scholarship fully funded? No. It is a research grant of NOK 15,000, designed to support thesis work. It does not cover tuition or living expenses.
Do I need to already have a supervisor before applying? Not necessarily. Applicants can submit the supervisor’s name later if it has not yet been confirmed.
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Funding
Partial Funding
Organization
University of Agder
Degree
Masters
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
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Country
Norway
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