FAQs
How Do I Get My Travel Costs Reimbursed?
DIGIT offers funding for travel and accommodation expenses related to course and event participation for our members. In general, DIGIT book and pay hotel stays directly, while you need to arrange the travel yourself and have the costs reimbursed after the event.
According to the The Norwegian State Personnel Handbook, travel should be done in the manner that is fastest, most cost-effective, and most environmentally friendly, provided that this is compatible with the efficient and responsible conduct of the journey.
Familiarize yourself with our documentation requirements for expense claims.
If your travel expenses exceed our maximum funding amount (normally 2800 NOK), please contact the DIGIT coordinator.
Participants outside OsloMet:
download, complete and e-mail this form to the DIGIT coordinator together with the documentation of the costs.
Participants from OsloMet (for events outside Oslo):
Submit a regular travel claim in SAP. In the comments section, please make a note that “the cost should be paid by the DIGIT research school (202937)”. You need to book your travel using Berg Hansen.
Who Can Apply for a Membership?
DIGIT annually accepts a select number of highly qualified PhD students and postdoctoral fellows from Norwegian institutions, continuing this practice until 2028. Additionally, young researchers who have defended their thesis within the past seven years are encouraged to join as members. While most of our participants come from the social sciences and humanities, we welcome applicants from all disciplines provided their research aligns with our thematic focus. From 2026: DIGIT is opening membership to a small number of PhD candidates affiliated with institutions outside Norway. We are excited to welcome an even broader international community to the research school - and encourage international PhD students to apply
How Do I Become a DIGIT Member?
To apply, you need to give details on your research project and explaining how being a DIGIT member would benefit your work. Application openings are announced in spring each year, and we close the process once the class is full. Read more here: https://www.digitresearchschool.no/enrollment.
Are There Any Costs Connected to Participate in DIGIT?
DIGIT courses and activities are free for PhD and postdoc members. Young research members should be prepared to cover their own expenses for attending DIGIT events from their project funds. We cover travel expenses partially or fully.
Do You Offer Secondments?
Current DIGIT members and alumni are welcome to apply for our short stay/shadowing scheme, which offers the opportunity to spend 1–2 weeks in a public or private sector organisation. The scheme is designed to strengthen collaboration beyond academia. You will need to establish the initial contact with the host organisation, but the DIGIT teams is happy to provide suggestions and facilitate introductions where possible.
DIGIT may be able co-fund travel and accommodation costs. To apply, send an email to the DIGIT coordinator outlining your proposed stay.
Can I Take Phd-Level Courses at DIGIT’s Partner Institutions?
Members can apply for financial support to attend relevant PhD-level courses offered by our academic partners.
Can DIGIT fund participation in PhD-level courses abroad?
Yes. DIGIT may provide financial support for credit-bearing PhD courses abroad, subject to available funding.
If you are interested, please contact the DIGIT coordinator with information about the course you wish to attend, together with a rough budget for your travel and accommodation.
In What Language Are the Activities Held?
Our website and most email communications are in English. The language used in DIGIT courses or events will be adapted to meet the needs of the attendees (either English or Norwegian).