Scholarship for Master's Students Engaged in Gender-Related Research

 The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research annually offers a scholarship of NOK 25,000 to a Master's student whose thesis explores gender-related topics. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master's program at UiT, the Arctic University of Norway. Typically, the scholarship is awarded to a second-year Master's student.

This scholarship aims to cover additional expenses associated with fieldwork or other costs related to completing the Master's thesis. Recipients of the scholarship will also be provided with office space at The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research. Upon thesis submission, recipients must submit a two-page report detailing the utilization of the additional funding.

Application requirements include:

- Applicant's name, address, and email

- Confirmation of enrollment in a UiT Master's program

- Master's thesis outline (approximately 3 pages), preferably approved by the student's department

- Proposal for the use of the scholarship

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Transcript of grades from previous studies

- Any other pertinent documentation

Evaluation of applications will consider previous academic performance, project feasibility and originality, and the proposed utilization of the supplementary funds.

The deadline for applications is June 1st each year. Applications should be submitted via email to the Centre for Women's and Gender Research. announced.t.lotherington@uit.no.

UiT recognizes that a thriving academic environment embraces diversity. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, physical ability, or cultural background.