The Norwegian Nobel Institute, established in 1904, is responsible for assisting the Nobel Committee in selecting the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. It also facilitates research, hosts events, and promotes dialogue on international peace and conflict. It also houses a research unit which assists the Nobel Committee and conducts independent research and dissemination throughout the year. Since 1991, nearly 150 visiting fellows from over 25 countries have spent shorter or longer periods at the Institute, including many of the world’s leading historians and political scientists.
A distinguished opportunity for academics and researchers to pursue advanced studies on peace, conflict resolution, and international relations is provided by the Norwegian Nobel Institute Research Fellowships. Fellows get access to the institute’s vast library and archives in addition to a lively intellectual community centered on international peace challenges. The fellowship promotes collaboration between specialists in diverse sectors and interdisciplinary research. Fellows contribute to policy and academic conversations throughout their stay, advancing their own research goals and providing insights into urgent global issues. To achieve this purpose, the NNI announces 3-5 NNI Research Fellowships for Spring 2025.
NNI Research Fellowship Important Dates And Duration
| Category | Fellowship Duration | Preferable Starting Date | End Date |
| Scholars from outside the Schengen Area | 3 Months | 24-28 February 2025 | No later than 23-27 June |
| Scholars from within the Schengen Area | Min.- 3 Months, Max.- 5 Months. | Flexible (Preferably by 24-28 February 2025) | No later than 23-27 June |
Requirement for application of NNI Research Fellowship
- Application should include An academic CV.
- A research project description of maximum three pages. Your research may be free-standing or part of an ongoing project. The description must clearly state the relevant research question(s) you intend to pursue during your Fellowship, outline how you intend to go about answering it(them), and explain how your research is situated in the literature. In addition, please indicate the preferred start and end dates for your Fellowship period, and whether the dates are flexible.
- Letters of reference (optional).
Benefits of NNI Research Fellowship and Stipend Details.
| Fellowship Type | Lodging | Monthly Stipend | Travel Reimbursement | Additional Benefits |
Fellowship with lodging | Free lodging in a fully equipped private apartment | NOK 15,000 | Up to NOK 10,000- within EuropeUp to NOK 20,000- outside Europe | Office space with wi-fi and printer access, library access |
| Fellowship Without lodging | No lodging provided | NOK 30,000 |
Expectations and Application Guidelines for the NNI Research Fellowship.
Fellowship Contribution:
Each Fellow is expected to deliver a research seminar and actively contribute to the Institute’s research environment during their fellowship period.
Project Proposal Requirement:
- Theme: Applicants must submit a project proposal (maximum of 3 pages) that clearly links to issues related to peace or conflict. This encompasses, but is not limited to, analyses of democracy, justice, and human rights.
- Disciplines: We welcome applications from a variety of fields, including philosophy, history, and social sciences.
- Analysis Types: Proposals may involve normative, empirical, or conceptual analyses.
Special Event:
The fellowship period is ideally aligned with the three-day Nobel Symposium titled “Rethinking Territorial Jurisdiction: Normative Perspectives on Legislation and Enforcement in Cyberspace,” scheduled to take place in Oslo from March 12-14, 2025. While the fellowship themes are broadly defined, we strongly encourage proposals that revolve around this symposium’s theme. To know more about the Symposium, click Here.
Please submit the application material as email attachments to: research@nobel.no
Application deadline: 30 September 2024.
Notification of award: by 15 October 2024.
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