NMBU conducts research at the intersection of nature, technology, and society. Its interdisciplinary teams develop solutions to global challenges – ranging from healthy nutrition and animal welfare to climate-smart land use and responsible digitalization.
The Norway Mobility Program offers data science talents the opportunity to conduct a research stay of up to three months at NMBU.
There, they are actively involved in interdisciplinary projects focused on sustainable agriculture, environmental modeling, animal health, and digital resource management.
About NORA
NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) 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.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a research-intensive university with a clear mission: to develop sustainable solutions for major global challenges in the areas of environment, climate, food systems, animal health, technology, and society.
NMBU defines itself as a university for life and sustainability. Its research is applied, socially relevant, and globally connected.
Research priorities:
- Land use, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture
- Food safety, animal health, and veterinary medicine
- Climate adaptation, water resources, and ecological resilience
- Biotechnology, genetics, and bioinformatics
- Digitalization, data science, and intelligent systems
- Sustainable urban and regional development
- Bioeconomy, governance, and resource management
With approximately 1,800 staff members and around 16,500 students, NMBU is one of the largest universities in Norway.
The sites
Die Standorte
NMBU is located in Ås, approximately 30 km south of Oslo. The campus brings together research institutes, greenhouses, high-tech laboratories, field stations, and Norway’s national veterinary university hospital.
Credit: Tommy Normann
NMBU's expertise in the field of Data Science and AI
NMBU combines data science methods with life, environmental, and social sciences. Its research addresses a wide range of applications – from precision agriculture and animal diagnostics to environmental modeling and sustainability governance.
Key research areas in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence include:
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Data analysis in agricultural and environmental research
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Sensor technology, remote sensing, and geospatial data processing
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AI applications in veterinary medicine and life sciences
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Modeling of ecological systems
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Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in data-driven technologies
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Smart farming and automation in agriculture
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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