The course is often referred to as the “Professor and Docent class” and participation is cross-faculty. There are three sessions throughout the academic year and the aim is to raise awareness of the competencies, experiences and relevant documentation required to apply for promotion.

The first session provides information on relevant national regulations and guidelines. Sessions two and three provide an opportunity for the participants to develop the three documents that support the application for promotion: Academic CV, Profile Document and Pedagogical File, along with a timeframe for progression. Session one is open to all academics (you must register to attend, see below).

Sessions two and three are limited to academics with a PhD and additional research and development experience, normally developed over a minimum 4-year period since completion of the PhD. This is to ensure that there is sufficient academic experience and competency that can be reflected and evidenced.

Please note that to qualify for the “akselerasjonsstipend” and “satsningsstipend” grants, you must have completed the full course (all three sessions). To qualify for the “unge forskertalenter” grant, you must have attended session one.

The course leader will evaluate the academic profile of each participant and share a report with their line manager and Pro-Rector for Research. The line manager will follow up individually and may, if relevant, offer the support of a mentor.

• Allocated research time will be used to participate in the course.
• You must attend the information session in September to qualify for the spring term sessions.
• There are two sessions planned for the spring term.
• The course will be held on Teams.
• Sessions will be held in English if required.

You can find out more at the information meeting in September on Teams.

Information meeting

22 September 2023 at 08.30-11.30 (Norwegian) and 26 September at 12.00-15.00 (English). You must register to attend.

Registration

The deadline for registration to attend the information meeting is 1 September 2023. Use this link to register.

Anna Rebecca Solevåg (FTS), Tove Giske (FH) and Aleksandra Bartoszko (FS) are responsible for the course and its content. If you have any questions about this course or progression to professor or docent in general, please contact Rebecca or Trine Powell in the Research Office.