It is possible to apply for the status of an excellent teaching practitioner once a year.
Overview of time limits and the assessment process:

Updated 16.02.26 

• January/February
  • Updated information to the academic communities on merit awards.
     
• March
  • Call for applications 1 March 2026
  • Webinar 1: Writing applications – information about the merit award system webinar held in Norwegian (12 March)
  • Seminar Trondheim: Writing applications (held in Norwegian) (16 March)
  • Writing application
     
• April
  • Seminar Gjøvik: Writing applications (held in Norwegian) (14 April)
  • Seminar Ålesund: Writing applications (held in Norwegian) (16 April)
  • Writing application
     
• May
  • Webinar 2: Writing applications – “Question Time” held in Norwegian (19 May) 
  • Writing application
     
• June/July
  • Writing application
     
• August
  • Writing application
  • Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026 kl. 23.59 Norwegian time
  • Applications must be submitted online
     
• September
  • Peer review
  • Information to applicants about whether they will proceed to an interview (week 36/37)
     
• October
  • Peer review
  • Interview of applicants (week 42 & 43)
     
• November
  • Peer review
  • All applicants receive written feedback with reasons for the peer assessment of their status in terms of pedagogical merit by (week 47/48)
  • Announcement of Excellent Teaching Practitioners at NTNU (week 47/48)
     
• December
  • Awarding of diplomas to Excellent Teaching Practitioners 9 December 2026 at 11.15am - 13.00pm