PhD education - Faculty of Natural Sciences
PhD education

The goal of a PhD education is to enable the candidate to conduct research at a high international level. The research will be made with sound scientific practice and established standards for research ethics. The PhD candidate will be able to solve complex research problems using creative solutions that will have a social and economic impact on society.
Note that whether you are employed by NTNU or have external funding, you must apply for admission to a PhD programme.
Contact
phd@nv.ntnu.no
General questions concerning PhD studies
Anne Sæther - Biophysics and Physics
Elin S. I. Kaasen - Materials Science and Engineering
Lise Skorstad - Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Maja C. Haaker - Biology and Biotechnology
PhD programmes
Application and admission
Forms and regulations
PhD study handbook - NV
PhD study handbook for the NV faculty (PDF)
2020-2021
New PhD defences
Vacant positions
Vacant (PhD) positions at NTNU (external page)