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PhD Research Fellow in Universal Health Coverage, Democracy, and Healthcare Access in India University of Oslo in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

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Norway

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University of Oslo

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
Medical Science
Ethnography
Development Studies
Salud Pública
Medical Anthropology
Healthcare Access
Qualitative Method

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PhD Research Fellow at the University of Oslo (Centre for Global Sustainability / GLOBE) in a project on universal health coverage, democracy, development, and healthcare access in India.

The position is part of the HOPE project, which studies how democratic governance, electoral politics, state capacity, and healthcare inequalities shape the implementation of India’s Ayushman Bharat Programme (ABP). The successful candidate will focus on the second project track and conduct ethnographic, qualitative, or mixed-methods fieldwork in India, with particular interest in rural areas and/or Adivasi communities (Scheduled Tribes).

The PhD fellow will be based at the University of Oslo and work with an interdisciplinary, multinational team involving UiO, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Pretoria, and the University of Malawi. The project is supervised by Professor Dan Banik and includes collaboration with researchers in India.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in development studies, political science, area studies, sociology, anthropology, or another relevant field; medical or health sciences degrees are also acceptable if the applicant has qualitative social science methods experience. Applicants need a strong GPA (A or B on the ECTS scale), demonstrated qualitative research experience, and excellent English. IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100 or equivalent is required for non-native speakers without an English-taught degree; proficiency in Hindi or another Indian language is welcomed but not required.

Funding: full-time PhD employment for three years, salary NOK 550,800–595,800, no compulsory teaching or administrative duties, plus pension, welfare benefits, public healthcare coverage, relocation support, and dedicated fieldwork funding in India.

How to apply: submit the application through Jobbnorge with a CV, transcript, two academic references, a writing sample, a personal statement, and a project proposal. The deadline is 28 August 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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