Piloting a new application form.

In 2026 we are piloting a new application form for PhD-candidates at the following departments and faculties:

• Faculty of Humanities (all departments)
• Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Department of Information Security and Communication Technology

Only candidates connected to these faculties and departments may use the form linked on this page. If you are connected to another faculty/department, please find your form here:

PhD Forms - NTNU

On this webpage, you will find information and guidance on how to submit the form for admission to a PhD programme at NTNU. The form functions slightly differently depending on whether or not you are employed at NTNU.

For PhD Candidates Employed at NTNU

You are already employed in a PhD fellowship position at NTNU. Upon employment, you were granted conditional admission to a PhD programme, provided that you later submit the full research proposal, a plan for the coursework component, and an agreement on academic supervision. The form is used to collect this information.

For External Applicants (not employed as a PhD fellow at NTNU)

For external applicants, the form serves as an application for admission to a PhD programme. You must attach all required documentation, including a funding agreement and a research proposal.

Documents and application form

Upload as attachments

The following documents must be finalised before you start:

• Agreement on academic supervision - the agreement will be assessed as part of your application and you will receive the agreement for signing once the content has been approved.
• A complete research proposal, including:
  • research topic
  • research questions
  • theory and methodology
  • how you will address research ethics and legal considerations in the project
  • risk assessment of the project
  • timeline for the doctoral work, including plans for dissemination and any stays at other institutions

If you are not employed at NTNU

You must also upload the following attachment:

• Agreement with external party signed by you and your employer.

In addition, you must provide:

• an overview of the courses you plan to take, and
• a plan for stays at NTNU during the doctoral period

If your education is not from a Norwegian public institution, you must also upload:

Documentation of education: degree certificates, diploma supplement, and translations if the documents are written in languages other than English or Scandinavian languages.

Complete the admission form

Once all documents are ready, you may submit your application via our digital form:

👉 Complete the online application form for admission to a PhD programme

Please note: The form cannot be saved while in progress.

Applications are processed on an ongoing basis.