. University of Oslo (UiO) & Oslo University Hospital (OUS)

Institutional Overview:
The University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway’s oldest and largest university, consistently ranked among the top in Scandinavia and Europe for clinical medicine, public health, and translational research. Its medical faculty works hand-in-hand with Oslo University Hospital (OUS), the country’s largest and most advanced clinical center, and a leading research hospital in Europe. OUS comprises several major hospitals: Rikshospitalet, Ullevål, Aker, and Radiumhospitalet (national cancer center).

Types of Medical and Clinical Fellowships:

1. Clinical Fellowships & Specialist Training

• LIS (Lege i spesialisering): These “specialist in training” posts are formalized residency and fellowship tracks. After the six-year medical degree (cand.med.), doctors enter LIS positions in their specialty of choice (e.g., cardiology, neurology, oncology, anesthesiology, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, emergency medicine, infectious disease, etc.).
• Clinical Fellow/Overlege: Upon completion of specialty training, advanced “fellowship” or “overlege” (consultant) posts are offered for sub-specialization—interventional cardiology, neuroimmunology, transplant surgery, intensive care, advanced oncology, etc. These may be purely clinical, or blended with teaching/research.
• Duration: Usually 1–3 years, but can be customized for sub-specialist training and research integration.

1. Research Fellowships

• PhD Fellowships: UiO’s Faculty of Medicine is among Norway’s largest employers of research fellows. Most clinical departments offer three-year fully funded PhD posts, sometimes with up to 25% clinical duty. Clinical trials, translational research (e.g., immunotherapy, neurogenetics, digital medicine), epidemiology, and global health are major themes.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: After a PhD, postdoc roles (2–4 years) allow for advanced research and career independence. Many combine research with clinical practice or teaching.
• Clinician-Scientist Pathways: UiO offers integrated MD-PhD and “forskerlinje” (research track) routes for outstanding medical students, allowing seamless transition into research fellowships.

1. Eligibility & Application

• Clinical roles: Applicants must hold an MD (cand.med.) or international equivalent, have Norwegian medical registration (“autorisasjon”) from the Norwegian Directorate of Health, and demonstrate proficiency in Norwegian (B2–C1 level).
• Research roles: PhD positions require a relevant degree (often cand.med., MSc, or MD), strong academic record, and motivation for research. English is accepted for most research posts.
• Application: All jobs are posted on Jobbnorge and UiO’s career portal. International candidates are welcomed, especially for research.

1. Funding & Support

• Clinical fellows and PhD/postdocs are full salaried employees (NOK 500,000–700,000/year), with social benefits and support for travel/conferences.
• Funding sources include UiO internal grants, the Norwegian Research Council, Helse Sør-Øst, European Commission, Norwegian Cancer Society, and the Centre of Excellence program.

1. Specialties & Strengths

• Cardiology: Advanced fellowships in electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiac imaging, structural interventions.
• Oncology: Radiumhospitalet is Norway’s cancer flagship; research in immunotherapy, cancer genomics, rare cancers, and clinical trials.
• Neurology/Neurosciences: NORMENT, the Center for Lifespan Changes, and strong programs in neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology.
• Transplantation & Rare Diseases: Rikshospitalet is the national center for organ transplantation, rare diseases, and pediatric specialties.
• Global & Public Health: World-leading HIV/AIDS, vaccine, and public health research at the Centre for Global Health and Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

1. Career Pathways

• Consultant and Faculty Positions: Most clinical fellows transition to consultant (overlege) roles in Norway or Scandinavia, or move into academic posts.
• Clinician-Scientist Careers: UiO is a springboard for research leadership in Norway, Europe, and internationally. Alumni head major hospital departments and research centers.
• International Impact: Many international fellows stay on as staff or leverage UiO’s reputation for top global positions.

1. Distinctives

• UiO is the Norwegian node for multiple EU and Nordic research consortia.
• OUS is home to the Oslo Cancer Cluster and the Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
• Strong commitment to innovation, technology, and digital health (e.g., AI for clinical decision-making, national e-health records).

2. University of Bergen (UiB) & Haukeland University Hospital

Institutional Overview

The University of Bergen (UiB) is Norway’s second oldest and a leading research university, especially prominent in medicine, marine sciences, climate, and global health. Its Faculty of Medicine is tightly integrated with Haukeland University Hospital, the main teaching and tertiary referral hospital for Western Norway and a center for national medical innovation and advanced patient care. The hospital complex includes several national centers of excellence, such as the Norwegian Center for Excellence in Stroke Research, the Bergen Research Group for Neurology, and the Center for Cancer Biomarkers (CCBIO).

Types of Medical and Clinical Fellowships

1. Clinical Fellowships & Specialist Training

• LIS (Lege i spesialisering):
  The primary route for specialist and advanced subspecialist training in Norway. After medical school (cand.med.), doctors enter a structured LIS program in their chosen field—ranging from internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, pediatrics, psychiatry, anesthesiology, and more.
• Subspecialty Fellowships (Etterutdanning/fordypning):
  Once completed, physicians may pursue additional “fellowship years” in focused areas (e.g., pediatric cardiology, interventional radiology, hematologic malignancy, advanced surgical oncology). These posts are typically 1–3 years and allow in-depth exposure, procedural expertise, and research engagement.
• Combined Clinical-Research Fellowships:
  Many LIS and subspecialty posts are integrated with research, especially in academic departments. Clinician-scientists may split their time between patient care, clinical trials, laboratory or population health research, and teaching.

1. Research Fellowships (PhD and Postdoctoral)

• PhD Fellowships:
  UiB’s Faculty of Medicine and the hospital departments recruit PhD candidates for 3–4 year salaried posts (“Stipendiat”), often in major research centers or cross-disciplinary projects. Themes include cancer biomarkers, neurological disease, metabolic disease, infectious disease, global health, and epidemiology.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships:
  These 2–4 year roles allow PhDs/MDs to pursue independent research, develop expertise in advanced methods, supervise junior researchers, and often maintain some clinical practice.
• Major Research Initiatives:
  • Centre for Cancer Biomarkers (CCBIO): A national leader in translational cancer research, biomarker discovery, immunotherapy, and personalized oncology.
  • Bergen Research Group for Neurology: Focus on MS, stroke, neuroinflammation, and neuroimaging.
  • Global Health Priority Group: Collaborations with WHO, Gates Foundation, and African/Asian partner universities for infectious diseases, health systems, and epidemiology.

1. Eligibility & Application

• Clinical fellowships:
  • Requires an MD degree (cand.med. or international equivalent).
  • Norwegian authorization/licensure via Helsedirektoratet.
  • For advanced fellowships, completion of primary specialty training.
  • Norwegian language proficiency is mandatory for direct patient care (B2–C1, often with exam).
• Research fellowships (PhD/Postdoc):
  • MSc, MD, or PhD (for postdoc), with relevant background.
  • English is sufficient for most research posts.
  • Application through UiB’s job portal or Jobbnorge.

1. Funding & Support

• Salary:
  • Clinical and research fellows are full employees (NOK 500,000–700,000/year), with social benefits.
• Funding:
  • Positions are funded by UiB, Haukeland, Norwegian Research Council, Western Norway Health Authority, Norwegian Cancer Society, EU, and other international agencies.
  • Additional support for conferences, research stays abroad, and career development.

1. Specialties & Institutional Strengths

• Oncology and Hematology:
  • Leading national center for blood cancers, lymphoma, GI cancers, immunotherapy, and cell therapy.
• Neurology and Neuroscience:
  • World-class research in MS, stroke, neuroinflammation, migraine, and neurogenetics.
• Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science:
  • Specialized programs in arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac imaging, and congenital heart disease.
• Infectious Disease and Global Health:
  • Recognized for HIV, TB, malaria, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.
• Epidemiology and Public Health:
  • Large population-based studies, registry research, and collaboration with FHI.

1. Career Pathways

• Consultant/Specialist Positions:
  • Many fellows secure permanent roles at Haukeland or other top Norwegian hospitals, or take up faculty positions at UiB or abroad.
• Research Leadership:
  • Numerous alumni lead clinical trials, major research centers, or national health programs.
• Global Impact:
  • Fellows often move into WHO, ECDC, or leadership in global consortia.

1. Distinctives

• Haukeland is a referral center for rare diseases, transplantation, advanced cancer care, and trauma.
• UiB is the lead node for Norwegian participation in major EU and Nordic clinical trials, biobank projects, and global health research.
• The institution is deeply committed to training clinician-scientists and advancing patient-centered, research-based care.

2. University of Bergen (UiB) & Haukeland University Hospital

Institutional Overview

The University of Bergen (UiB) is Norway’s second oldest and a leading research university, especially prominent in medicine, marine sciences, climate, and global health. Its Faculty of Medicine is tightly integrated with Haukeland University Hospital, the main teaching and tertiary referral hospital for Western Norway and a center for national medical innovation and advanced patient care. The hospital complex includes several national centers of excellence, such as the Norwegian Center for Excellence in Stroke Research, the Bergen Research Group for Neurology, and the Center for Cancer Biomarkers (CCBIO).

Types of Medical and Clinical Fellowships

1. Clinical Fellowships & Specialist Training

• LIS (Lege i spesialisering):
  The primary route for specialist and advanced subspecialist training in Norway. After medical school (cand.med.), doctors enter a structured LIS program in their chosen field—ranging from internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, pediatrics, psychiatry, anesthesiology, and more.
• Subspecialty Fellowships (Etterutdanning/fordypning):
  Once completed, physicians may pursue additional “fellowship years” in focused areas (e.g., pediatric cardiology, interventional radiology, hematologic malignancy, advanced surgical oncology). These posts are typically 1–3 years and allow in-depth exposure, procedural expertise, and research engagement.
• Combined Clinical-Research Fellowships:
  Many LIS and subspecialty posts are integrated with research, especially in academic departments. Clinician-scientists may split their time between patient care, clinical trials, laboratory or population health research, and teaching.

1. Research Fellowships (PhD and Postdoctoral)

• PhD Fellowships:
  UiB’s Faculty of Medicine and the hospital departments recruit PhD candidates for 3–4 year salaried posts (“Stipendiat”), often in major research centers or cross-disciplinary projects. Themes include cancer biomarkers, neurological disease, metabolic disease, infectious disease, global health, and epidemiology.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships:
  These 2–4 year roles allow PhDs/MDs to pursue independent research, develop expertise in advanced methods, supervise junior researchers, and often maintain some clinical practice.
• Major Research Initiatives:
  • Centre for Cancer Biomarkers (CCBIO): A national leader in translational cancer research, biomarker discovery, immunotherapy, and personalized oncology.
  • Bergen Research Group for Neurology: Focus on MS, stroke, neuroinflammation, and neuroimaging.
  • Global Health Priority Group: Collaborations with WHO, Gates Foundation, and African/Asian partner universities for infectious diseases, health systems, and epidemiology.

1. Eligibility & Application

• Clinical fellowships:
  • Requires an MD degree (cand.med. or international equivalent).
  • Norwegian authorization/licensure via Helsedirektoratet.
  • For advanced fellowships, completion of primary specialty training.
  • Norwegian language proficiency is mandatory for direct patient care (B2–C1, often with exam).
• Research fellowships (PhD/Postdoc):
  • MSc, MD, or PhD (for postdoc), with relevant background.
  • English is sufficient for most research posts.
  • Application through UiB’s job portal or Jobbnorge.

1. Funding & Support

• Salary:
  • Clinical and research fellows are full employees (NOK 500,000–700,000/year), with social benefits.
• Funding:
  • Positions are funded by UiB, Haukeland, Norwegian Research Council, Western Norway Health Authority, Norwegian Cancer Society, EU, and other international agencies.
  • Additional support for conferences, research stays abroad, and career development.

1. Specialties & Institutional Strengths

• Oncology and Hematology:
  • Leading national center for blood cancers, lymphoma, GI cancers, immunotherapy, and cell therapy.
• Neurology and Neuroscience:
  • World-class research in MS, stroke, neuroinflammation, migraine, and neurogenetics.
• Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science:
  • Specialized programs in arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac imaging, and congenital heart disease.
• Infectious Disease and Global Health:
  • Recognized for HIV, TB, malaria, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.
• Epidemiology and Public Health:
  • Large population-based studies, registry research, and collaboration with FHI.

1. Career Pathways

• Consultant/Specialist Positions:
  • Many fellows secure permanent roles at Haukeland or other top Norwegian hospitals, or take up faculty positions at UiB or abroad.
• Research Leadership:
  • Numerous alumni lead clinical trials, major research centers, or national health programs.
• Global Impact:
  • Fellows often move into WHO, ECDC, or leadership in global consortia.

1. Distinctives

• Haukeland is a referral center for rare diseases, transplantation, advanced cancer care, and trauma.
• UiB is the lead node for Norwegian participation in major EU and Nordic clinical trials, biobank projects, and global health research.
• The institution is deeply committed to training clinician-scientists and advancing patient-centered, research-based care.

3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU, Trondheim) & St. Olavs Hospital

Institutional Overview

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim is Norway’s leading university for technology, engineering, and the natural sciences, and is home to a comprehensive Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. NTNU’s medical school, established in 1974, is closely partnered with St. Olavs Hospital, the main university hospital for central Norway and a major hub for clinical innovation and advanced patient care. NTNU is especially renowned for its leadership in medical technology, imaging, neuroscience, cardiology, population health, and translational research.

Types of Medical and Clinical Fellowships

1. Clinical Fellowships & Specialist Training

• LIS (Lege i spesialisering):
  As with all Norwegian medical faculties, NTNU and St. Olavs offer comprehensive specialist training (“LIS-lege”) positions in a wide range of clinical fields: internal medicine, surgery (all subspecialties), cardiology, oncology, neurology, psychiatry, radiology, anesthesiology, intensive care, endocrinology, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and more.
• Advanced Subspecialty Fellowships:
  NTNU’s clinical departments and centers of excellence run competitive sub-specialist fellowships (usually 1–3 years) in areas such as interventional cardiology, heart failure, neuroimaging, stroke neurology, spine surgery, thoracic surgery, medical genetics, and advanced oncology.
• Clinical-Research Blended Fellowships:
  For those seeking an academic/clinician-scientist career, NTNU integrates clinical fellowships with protected research time, mentorship, and teaching. “Kombinasjonsstillinger” (combination positions) allow for a balance of patient care, clinical trials, and laboratory work.

1. Research Fellowships (PhD and Postdoctoral)

• PhD Fellowships:
  NTNU’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is a major recruiter of PhD fellows (“Stipendiat”), who are typically salaried for 3–4 years and conduct research in clinical departments, population health, biomedical technology, neuroscience, and global health. Many positions are part of large national or international consortia.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships:
  These 2–4 year roles are designed for those with completed PhDs (or MD/PhD) seeking to lead independent research projects, supervise students, and often maintain some clinical duties.
• Major Research Centers and Programs:
  • K.G. Jebsen Center for Alzheimer’s Disease: One of Norway’s leading centers for translational neuroscience.
  • HUNT Study (Nord-Trøndelag Health Study): A globally renowned population health cohort with decades of data, offering unparalleled opportunities for research in epidemiology, genetics, and chronic disease.
  • MRI and Imaging Science: NTNU leads in MRI, PET, and cardiac imaging, with direct clinical translation and innovation.
  • Cardiac and Vascular Research: Internationally recognized for heart failure, arrhythmia, imaging, and intervention.

1. Eligibility & Application

• Clinical Fellowships:
  • Medical degree (MD/cand.med.), Norwegian authorization for clinical care.
  • For advanced fellowships, completion of primary specialty training.
  • Norwegian language is mandatory for direct patient care (B2–C1 proficiency).
• Research Fellowships (PhD/Postdoc):
  • MSc, MD, or PhD as relevant; strong research record and motivation.
  • English is accepted for most research fellowships; Norwegian is a plus but not always required for non-clinical research.
• Application:
  • Positions posted on Jobbnorge, NTNU’s Vacancies page, and St. Olavs Hospital’s site.

1. Funding & Support

• Salaries:
  • Competitive, full-time employee status (NOK 500,000–700,000/year), including benefits and pension.
• Research Grants:
  • Funded by NTNU, St. Olavs Hospital, the Norwegian Research Council, the Central Norway Regional Health Authority, EU grants, Norwegian Heart Foundation, and major global consortia.
• Career Development:
  • Access to professional skills training, international research stays, teaching opportunities, and grant writing support.

1. Specialties & Institutional Strengths

• Cardiology:
  • NTNU is a Scandinavian leader in heart failure, arrhythmias, imaging, valve disease, and interventional cardiology.
• Neurosciences:
  • Major research in neurodegeneration, epilepsy, dementia, neuroimaging, neuro-oncology, and traumatic brain injury.
• Imaging & Medical Technology:
  • Pioneering work in MRI, PET, and CT imaging, as well as image-guided therapy and digital health.
• Population Health & Epidemiology:
  • The HUNT Study underpins much of Norway’s cardiovascular and metabolic disease research.
• Cancer & Oncology:
  • Advanced research and clinical fellowships in solid and hematologic tumors, immunotherapy, clinical trials.

1. Career Pathways

• Consultant/Specialist Roles:
  • Many fellows are appointed as consultants (“overlege”) at St. Olavs or regional hospitals.
• Academic and Research Leadership:
  • Graduates lead clinical departments, research groups, or national health programs.
• International Careers:
  • Many alumni secure positions at leading hospitals and universities in Scandinavia, Europe, and globally.

1. Distinctives

• NTNU is Norway’s primary site for innovation in medical technology, engineering-medicine collaboration, and digital health.
• The integration with St. Olavs Hospital provides fellows with unparalleled access to patients, advanced diagnostics, and cross-disciplinary research.
• Major focus on translational medicine, taking research from “bench to bedside” in real time.

4. UiT The Arctic University of Norway (Tromsø) & University Hospital of North Norway (UNN)

Institutional Overview

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the world’s northernmost university, headquartered in Tromsø, and a member of the UArctic network. UiT’s Faculty of Health Sciences includes the region’s only full medical school and is closely linked with the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN), the main tertiary referral and trauma center for the entire Arctic and northern regions of Norway. UiT and UNN serve a vast area with unique demographic and geographic health challenges, including indigenous Sámi health, rural/remote health, and circumpolar medicine.

Types of Medical and Clinical Fellowships

1. Clinical Fellowships & Specialist Training

• LIS (Lege i spesialisering) – Specialist Training:
  Like the rest of Norway, the backbone of clinical fellowship at UiT/UNN is the LIS system. Medical graduates (cand.med. or MD) undertake LIS posts in a broad spectrum of specialties:
  • Internal medicine (and all subspecialties), surgery, emergency medicine, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, infectious diseases, radiology, pathology, rehabilitation medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, and more.
  • Unique LIS opportunities in rural and remote health, reflecting the region’s vast, sparsely populated terrain and logistical challenges.
  • Trauma, critical care, and prehospital emergency medicine are areas of particular strength due to Arctic geography and regional needs.
• Advanced Subspecialty Fellowships:
  After completing LIS, physicians can pursue further focused fellowships, such as in Arctic/circumpolar medicine, indigenous (Sámi) health, advanced imaging, cardiovascular disease, or rare infectious diseases.
  • Fellowships typically 1–3 years, often with both clinical and research duties.
• Integrated Clinical-Academic Fellowships:
  UiT encourages the “clinician–scientist” pathway, offering combined roles (50:50 or tailored split) where doctors can conduct research alongside clinical practice. These are popular in family medicine, cardiology, infectious diseases, neurology, psychiatry, and population health.

1. Research Fellowships (PhD and Postdoctoral)

• PhD Fellowships:
  UiT’s Faculty of Health Sciences and UNN run multiple PhD programs, usually 3–4 years, fully salaried, with a focus on clinical research, population health, Arctic medicine, and indigenous health. Key areas:
  • The Tromsø Study: A globally recognized longitudinal population health study, underpinning much of Norway’s research on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, and aging.
  • Centre for Sámi Health Research: Dedicated to indigenous health, health disparities, and culturally sensitive healthcare.
  • Arctic Infectious Diseases: Tuberculosis, zoonoses, and unique patterns of infectious disease relevant to northern climates.
  • Global Health and Telemedicine: Research and clinical implementation of remote health solutions, reflecting Arctic and global challenges.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships:
  2–4 years, focused on advanced research and leadership. Many include clinical trial management, research group supervision, or cross-border projects with Nordic and Canadian partners.

1. Eligibility & Application

• Clinical Fellowships:
  • Norwegian or international medical degree (MD/cand.med.).
  • Must obtain Norwegian medical registration; B2–C1 Norwegian proficiency required for direct clinical work.
  • For advanced/subspecialty posts, specialty certification required.
• Research Fellowships:
  • MSc, MD, or PhD, as appropriate for the post.
  • English accepted for most research fellowships; Norwegian a plus.
• Application:
  • All positions are posted at UiT Vacancies and Jobbnorge.

1. Funding & Support

• Salary:
  • Clinical and research fellows are fully salaried (NOK 500,000–700,000/year), with full benefits.
• Funding Sources:
  • UiT internal grants, Norwegian Research Council, Northern Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Nord), Sámi Parliament, EU and circumpolar funding programs.
• Career Development:
  • Structured mentorship, research and teaching skills courses, language support for non-Norwegian speakers, and international conference funding.

1. Specialties & Institutional Strengths

• Arctic, Indigenous & Rural Health:
  • UiT is globally recognized for Arctic health, telemedicine, rural/remote medicine, and indigenous (Sámi) health research.
• Epidemiology & Population Health:
  • The Tromsø Study provides unique data for research in chronic disease, aging, and health systems.
• Emergency & Prehospital Medicine:
  • Advanced programs in trauma, critical care, air ambulance, and disaster medicine.
• Infectious Disease:
  • Focus on Arctic zoonoses, TB, vaccine-preventable diseases, and emerging infections.

1. Career Pathways

• Consultant & Rural Specialist:
  • Many fellows remain in the north as consultants, rural practitioners, or academic faculty; others take on national leadership in rural/remote health policy.
• Academic & Research Leadership:
  • Alumni run indigenous health initiatives, serve as principal investigators for major Arctic research consortia, or work with WHO/Global Health bodies.

1. Distinctives

• Only Norwegian faculty with a dedicated focus on Arctic, circumpolar, and indigenous health.
• Leader in digital health and telemedicine innovation.
• Close collaboration with Nordic, Canadian, and Russian circumpolar health systems.

5. Other Norwegian Universities (Health Sciences, Allied Health, and Biomedical Research Fellowships)
6. Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Focus:

• Not a medical school, but a national leader in biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine, nutrition, food safety, molecular biology, and “One Health.”
• The NMBU Veterinary Faculty is Norway’s only full veterinary school, with clinical, research, and residency programs for DVMs (not MDs), often in collaboration with Oslo University Hospital or Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Fellowship/Research Programs:

• PhD and Postdoc Fellowships in molecular medicine, animal health, zoonoses, microbiology, nutritional science, genomics, and translational biomedicine.
• One Health Fellowships: Interdisciplinary training linking animal, human, and environmental health, sometimes in partnership with UiO, FHI, and the World Health Organization.

Eligibility & Application:

• MSc, DVM, or relevant degree; strong research background.
• English is research language.
• NMBU Vacancies

1. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)

Focus:

• PhD/postdoc fellowships in sports medicine, rehabilitation, physiology, public health, and physical activity epidemiology.
• Collaborates with Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, and public health authorities.

Opportunities:

• Advanced research training (PhD/postdoc), including in sports injury, cardiac rehab, metabolic health, and exercise for chronic disease.
• Allied health and physiotherapy professionals also eligible.

Eligibility:

• MSc in sports science, medicine, or allied field.

1. University of Stavanger, University of Agder, Nord University, OsloMet, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Focus:

• All are major providers of nursing, public health, health economics, health management, occupational therapy, social work, digital health, and medical technology programs.

Fellowship/Research Programs:

• PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships in public health, nursing science, digital health/AI in healthcare, health services research, patient safety, epidemiology, and social medicine.
• Opportunities to conduct research in partnership with regional hospitals and national health authorities.

Eligibility:

• MSc or equivalent in health/nursing/biomedical field; English or Norwegian proficiency (depending on project).

6. National Research Institutes and University Hospitals
7. Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI – Folkehelseinstituttet)

Focus:

• Norway’s primary public health agency, a hub for epidemiology, infectious disease, biostatistics, mental health, vaccine research, and health registry studies.

Fellowship/Research Programs:

• PhD and postdoctoral fellowships (3–4 years) in large population health projects, vaccine trials, antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, genomics, and digital health surveillance.
• Collaborates with UiO, UiB, NTNU, and international agencies (WHO, ECDC).

Eligibility:

• MSc, MD, or PhD; English is accepted; Norwegian is an asset for public-facing or national projects.
• FHI Careers

1. University Hospitals (Outside Main Four)

• Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), Stavanger University Hospital, Sørlandet, Vestfold, and others:
  While most specialist training and research is coordinated via the main universities, these hospitals may offer clinical fellow (“LIS”), research fellow, or subspecialty fellowships in close partnership with Oslo/Bergen/Trondheim/Tromsø.
  • Clinical fellowships: Norwegian MD registration and language required.
  • Research fellowships: Often open to international applicants, especially with strong research background.

10. Crown and National Research Institutes
11. Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU), Norwegian Polar Institute, Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)

• Focus: Environmental health, Arctic/Polar health, climate change effects on health, toxicology, occupational/environmental medicine.
• Opportunities: Postdoctoral fellowships, project-based researcher posts, and international collaborative fellowships, often in partnership with medical faculties (UiT, UiO, NTNU).
• Eligibility: PhD in relevant sciences; English accepted, Norwegian beneficial.

11. Technical and Applied Universities: NTNU Gjøvik, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), OsloMet

• These institutions are not medical schools but offer:
  • PhD and postdoc positions in digital health, medical imaging technology, health informatics, eHealth, and telemedicine.
  • Many projects are cross-appointed with hospital partners and medical faculties (especially NTNU).
  • Example: NTNU Gjøvik is a hub for health technology and digital radiology research; USN is strong in health informatics and patient safety.

12. Specialty Societies, Professional Colleges, and Norwegian Health Trusts

• National specialty societies (cardiology, oncology, neurology, etc.) sometimes fund short-term clinical research fellowships, training abroad, or special project funding for advanced clinicians.
• Regional Health Trusts (Helse Sør-Øst, Helse Vest, Helse Nord, Helse Midt-Norge) support research and clinical fellowships at the hospital-university interface.
  • These may be for clinical innovation, registry-based research, quality improvement, or health system leadership training.
• Application: Typically for clinicians already in Norway or collaborating with local specialists.

13. Short-Term, Visiting, and European Clinical Fellowships

• Norway participates in Erasmus+ and Nordplus for research exchanges.
• Major university hospitals offer short-term visiting fellowships/observerships in clinical departments (surgery, oncology, neurology, imaging, etc.), usually for EU/EEA or established partner-country physicians.
• Clinical/Research Attachments: For international fellows, these are possible but require supervisor invitation, often a university hospital sponsor, and sometimes limited patient contact unless Norwegian language is strong.
• Global Health, Arctic, and Indigenous Research Exchanges: UiT and UiB are key hosts for international scholars in these fields.