Industrial PhD – company centric research
This seminar followed the announcement of the industry PhD call from the Research Council of Norway (NFR), with an application deadline of March 12th.
Our goal is to create a nurturing environment for industry PhD candidates, bridging the gap between academia and industry for mutual growth and innovation.
Agenda
- What is the call about?
Mary Anderson-Glenna, Research and Researcher Education Unit, USN
- How can Academia contribute?
Prof. Kristin Falk, USN
- Experiences (benefits) of Industrial PhD students
Rune Andre Haugen, Industrial- ph.d USN/KDA
- QA
Why Industrial PhD?
Enhanced Research Knowledge and Expertise: Companies can boost their research capabilities and long-term competence by working on challenges that can be solved through research specific to their needs, without the need for extensive R&D projects.
Closer Cooperation with Research Organisations: The scheme promotes collaboration between industry and research institutions, facilitating knowledge transfer from researchers to the broader society.