The programme supports short research stays for postdocs currently employed at University of Oslo.
It enables researchers to visit another Circle U. partner institution to establish connections to form research groups and prepare future fellowship applications.
Funding details
Funding covers stays between 5-20 workdays, with a fixed 250-euro travel grant and daily allowance of 110 euros for first ten days, and 90 euros thereafter. Days spent exclusively traveling or on weekends are not funded, grantees make their own travel arrangements.
Eligibility criteria
The applicants must hold a PhD, be employed during the stay, and secure approval from their institution.
Must have existing contacts at the host university and provide a letter of invitation from a senior academic there. The candidates must present concrete plans for research-oriented activities at the hosting Circle U. university.
The applications should include a motivation letter, CV, invitation letter, and support letter from a current supervisor.
Selection details
Up to 18 fellowships are awarded per call, based on academic merit, career potential, and strength of the proposal. Grants will be awarded to the most suitable applicants on the following criteria:
- Eligibility of the application
- Scientific quality and feasibility of the proposed activities.
- Potential for career development and impact on the applicant’s field.
- Strength of the support letters from both the current and host institutions.
- Overall fit with the objectives of the mobility scheme.