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Promotion to teaching- and research positions
Criteria for promotion
Promotion to teaching- and research positions is regulated by regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
- See the regulations for the different job categories and subject areas.
- In addition, there are subject-specific guidelines for the assessment within the framework of the regulations from national faculty meetings (UHR) etc., where the competence requirements are elaborated.
In order to be granted promotion, the qualification requirements for the relevant position category must be met, and the expert committee's conclusion must be unanimous.
Note: Employees who apply for promotion according to Section 3-13 of the Regulations no later than 31 July 2025, are entitled to have their application assessed in accordance with the Regulations relating to Appointment and Promotion to Teaching and Research Positions (lovdata.no).
For decisions on appointments