UiO iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program, 2026

"International Alliance for PharmacoGenetic Epidemiology Excellence” (iAPOGEE) Visiting Scholarship program hosts researchers in (pharmaco-/genetic-) epidemiology, biostatistics and/or bioinformatics at the Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Research Group at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oslo (UiO)
• iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program
• Requirements for iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program

We offer financial support for housing, living expenses and travel for the researcher (see below). Visiting scholars will have access to work space, computer, library, meetings and workshops organized by the PharmaSafe research group. The University of Oslo can provide assistance with finding housing and other formalities connected to relocation for the purpose of this scholarship. Read more about being a visiting researcher at UiO

Rates

• Single/with spouse/partner without children: up to NOK 18 000 per month
• Family: up to NOK 33 000 per month (depending on number of children)

Requirements for iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship Program Qualification

Visiting scholars should hold a master degree, PhD or equivalent within (pharmaco-/genetic-)epidemiology, biostatistics or bioinformatics.

Applications are evaluated according to their track-record, personal qualifications, and the fit between the applicants’ background, research record, and their proposed plans for their stay. Visiting scholars are expected to be in residence during their term, the duration of which can be short or longer (max. 6 months). Partners within the iAPOGEE Visiting Scholarship program will be prioritized when other qualifications are similar between applicants.

Each scholar is expected to give a presentation and a webinar or online course during their research stay.

Documents Required for Application

• CV, including publication list
• A personal statement including (max 2 pages):
  • motivation and the expected outcome of the research visit
  • description of prior experience within epidemiology, biostatistics and/or bioinformatics (incl. experience with different statistical methods and software)
  • proposed start and end date
  • a budget plan and names and contact information for two professional references
• One recommendation letter

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted directly to Professor Hedvig Nordeng, [email protected].
For more details, visit UiO Scholarship webpage