Norway is a pioneer in innovative AI research and a frontrunner in digitalization. Get to know this exciting research environment with HIDA and network with Europe's northernmost data science community.

NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
NORA – Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium – aims to strengthen Norwegian research, education and innovation within artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, as well as other relevant research that supports the development of artificial intelligence applications.
NORA contributes in developing joint research projects between partners and takes an active part in establishing start-up companies in the artificial intelligence field, as well as in strengthening the collaboration between the consortium partners' research communities and the business community.
The consortium consists of the following partners:
- University of Agder
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
- University of Bergen
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
- Simula Research Laboratory AS
- NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
- University of Oslo
- Universitity of Stavanger
- University of South-Eastern Norway
- Kristiania University College
- Vestlandsforskning (Western Norway Research Institute)
- Østfold University College
- SINTEF
- BI Norwegian Business School
A Strong Norwegian Research Network
Norway is one of the most digitalized countries in the world and AI research is a top priority. This exchange is an opportunity to get to know the countries’ thriving data science community. HIDA is proud to collaborate with NORA – the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium – for this exchange.
Live and conduct research on a self-organized project in Norway for three months. HIDA supports your stay with a travel grant of up to 2,000 Euros per month. You will be part of a Norwegian research team, and will be supervised by a senior data scientist to learn new methods and skills. Network with one of the most active Data Science communities in Europe and learn new approaches and methods for your own research.
Information on the next application rounds will be published on this website.
Who Can Apply?
This exchange is for PhDs and postdocs with a working contract at one of the Helmholtz Centers at the time of the exchange.
Helmholtz-associated PhDs and postdocs, please contact us before applying.
Benefits of the Norway Mobility Program
- Spend three months working on a research project at a leading institution in Norway, with a focus on best-practice exchange and methodological learning.
- Benefit from close interaction with international experts and broaden your perspective beyond your own field of expertise.
- Bring back fresh ideas, methods, and impulses to your home center, strengthening long-term research and collaboration on site.

Stefanie Gruber-Sliva
Networks & Mobility Program Manager
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