Faculty of Law
University of Oslo
Norwegian Centre for Human Rights Postal addr.: PO Box 6706 St. Olavs plass, 0130 OSLO
Visiting addr.:
Phone: (+47) 22 84 20 01 Telefax: (+47) 22 84 20 02 [email protected] www.humanrights.uio.no Org. no.: 971 035 854
Visiting Scholar Programme
The Visiting Scholar Programme at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) offers 4 researchers from Mainland China, Indonesia and Vietnam the unique opportunity of becoming a guest researcher at the NCHR for a period of two months, starting 22 April, 2014.
Objective
The objective of the visiting scholar programme is to support emerging high quality research within the field of international human rights, to build human rights research capacity in the target countries and provide international networking and exchange opportunities between individuals and institutions in the human rights field.
Who can apply?
The programme is for researchers from Mainland China, Indonesia and Vietnam. Priority will be given to researchers that have obtained a PhD-degree, or who are currently enrolled in a PhD programme. In 2014, we encourage applications on the following topics:
1) Business and Human Rights 2) Human Rights Monitoring
Topics related to programme activities or the research areas of the Centre (Human Rights and Conflict, Human Rights and Constitutionalism, Human Rights and Development, Human Rights and Diversity) are also welcome.
Good spoken and written English language proficiency is a requirement. Please note that participation in this programme does not give academic credits or an academic degree.
The Research Grant
The research grant covers insurance, international flights and accommodation in central Oslo. In addition the guest researcher will be given an adequate amount per month to cover living expenses in Norway. It is not possible for the NCHR to invite family of the guest researcher to Norway.
Programme Structure
During the whole visit the visiting scholars are welcome to use the library and study facilities at the Centre. A contact person is appointed for each guest researcher. NCHR staff will also assist with setting up meetings with relevant government institutions, NGO’s, and experts depending on research theme.
The visiting scholars are encouraged to take part in NCHR activities and ongoing events. During the research period a presentation of the research findings will take place at the NCHR. The researchers are expected to produce a report detailing the achievements of the research stay and an article on the proposed topic of research. Publication of completed articles are encouraged either in domestic or international journals.
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How to apply?
Applicants are requested to forward the following, in English:
1. Research proposal of maximum five pages stating: A) Field of research B) Objective C) Methodology D) Expected output E) Time frame for the work
Please also attach the following:
2. Certifiable academic degree(s).
3. Curriculum Vitae (including D.O.B and contact information).
4. Proof of institutional affiliation.
5. An academic article or paper produced by the applicant.
6. Proof of proficiency in English (oral and written) by means of an English test (for instance TOEFL or IELTS)
7. A letter of recommendation from the institute to which the applicant is affiliated.
Applications should be received at the NCHR no later than February 28th, 2014. Please send your application to the relevant country programme contact.
If you have further questions you are welcome to contact:
China Programme:
Anne Kari B. Johansen: [email protected] Indonesia Programme:
Aksel Tømte: [email protected] Vietnam Programme:
Betty Mau Don Thi Nguyen: [email protected]
