NORCE – Norwegian Research Centre AS is one of Norway’s leading independent research institutes. As a founding member of NORA, NORCE plays a key role in Norway’s AI and data-driven research landscape.
The Norway Mobility Program enables data science talent to spend up to three months at the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, where they contribute to innovative research projects.
About NORA
NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
NORCE is a partner of NORA, the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant areas that support the development of AI applications.
Together with HIDA, NORA co-organizes the Norway Mobility Program, which offers doctoral researchers and postdocs from the Helmholtz Association and NORA partner institutions the opportunity to participate in a research stay in Norway.
NORCE was established in 2017 through the merger of several research institutes affiliated with the University of Bergen, the University of Stavanger, and the University of Agder. It is one of the largest research institutes in Norway. NORCE conducts both basic and applied research.
Research priorities:
- Energy research
- Technological research (with a particular focus on maritime technologies)
- Climate science
- Environmental and resource management
- Medicine
- Social sciences
Research priorities:
- Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure
- Innovative engineering solutions, renewable energy systems, and smart mobility concepts for a sustainable future
- Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
- Data science, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI-based decision support
- Public Health and Care Technologies
- Health promotion, aging and care, and innovative approaches in healthcare systems
- Education, Learning, and Societal Change
- Educational research, including pedagogy and digital learning environments
- Climate, Environment, and Regional Development
- Adaptation strategies, spatial planning, and ecological resilience
NORCE employs approximately 850 staff and runs more than 1,500 research projects annually
The sites
Die Standorte
NORCE operates across multiple locations in Norway, including
- Bergen
- Stavanger
- Tromsø
- Kristiansand
- Oslo.
The institute works in close collaboration with universities, businesses, government agencies, and international partners.
NORCE Norwegian Research Centre's expertise in the field of Data Science and AI
NORCE applies data-driven methods across disciplines – with a strong focus on transparency, sustainability, and societal relevance. Its AI research is geared toward real-world applications in critical domains.
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Data integration and analytics in health, energy, and climate
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Machine learning for predictive maintenance and industrial optimization
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AI for crisis management, infrastructure, and public administration
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Natural language processing and speech technology
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AI ethics, data privacy, and algorithmic accountability
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Real-time data platforms and complex systems modeling
How to Apply
- Step 1: Contact a research group at one of the NORA member institutions to discuss the possibility of a three-month research stay.
- Step 2: Submit your Application through HIDA
- Step 3: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, and you will be notified shortly thereafter.
You can find more details about the application process here!
Contact
If you have any further questions on this or our other mobility programs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Stefanie Gruber-Sliva
Networks & Mobility Program Manager
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