Societal Security - Strategic Research Area
NTNU Societal Security
Knowledge for a safer society
Strategic Research Area 2024–2031
NTNU Societal Security develops new insights and solutions that strengthen civil security and emergency preparedness. This research area concerns society’s ability to protect against and manage incidents that threaten fundamental values and functions, and that endanger life and health. Incidents include natural disasters, pandemics, conflict and war, technical or human error or deliberate actions.
Our interdisciplinary research teams work within the following focus areas:
- Climate adaptation and natural hazard management
- Critical societal functions and critical infrastructure
- Cyber security and vulnerability
- Liberal world order in transition
- Security of supply and value chains
Call for 16 PhD Positions
A strategic initiative comprising four interdisciplinary projects within the theme A More Resilient Society. All positions will be advertised on 1 November 2026, with an application deadline of 20 November.
PhD and Postdoc Scholars
Meet the PhD and Postdoc Scholars who are directly funded through NTNU’s allocation to NTNU Societal Security.
Interdisciplinary Research Teams in NTNU Societal and Security
Contact the teams for expertise, or for a conversation about potential collaboration.
NTNU staff may apply to establish a new research team. You may also join one of our existing teams. In that case, please contact the team.
