The following questions were answered during the seminar:
Q: Recommendation letters are optional: How are they to be submitted?
A: We suggest to make one PDF out of all your recommendations letters, and submit as a PDF named surname_name_references. See this website: https://www.uib.no/en/node/169250/
Q: how many recommendation letters are encouraged?
A: We did not specify a number, but submit all that might be relevant.
Q: Can you say something about mobility? Should the applicant have decided potential instituion for mobility?
A: For outgoing fellows it is a mandatory uninterrupted stay outside of Norway for 12 months. Where to go should be discussed with UiB already in the application process, and specified in the “outgoing host declaration”.
Q: My PhD diploma is not in English or Norwegian, but I have a document written in English from my doctoral school stating I received my PhD. Is it enough or should I translate the diploma?
A: We suggest to make a translation of you diploma to submit with the original one.
Q: How strong is the binding with the external mobility declaration? Can it be amended or changed to another institution after the acceptance or later in the position?
A: Yes, it can be changed, but a discussion with you host research group at UiB/supervisor should always be a part of this decision.
Q: Where can we go as outgoing fellows, is there a list?
A: There is no list, but the UiB research group might have suggestions and opinions in this. You should discuss it with your supervisor/host research group.
Q: What happens if I get sick or pregnant during my outgoing period?
A: It depends on the particular case. It might or might not be possible to continue at the same place after a leave period due to reasons outside our control. Either way, you are entitled to leave for sickness and for parental leave according to Norwegian legislation.
Q: It the cost for outgoing travel covered by UiB?
A: Yes, there is funding for outgoing travel, and also secondments during your employment period.
Q: Is there funding for the full position, or do I need to apply for more funding for my research?
A: There is funding for the fixed period that it stated in the announcement text. However, some positions might be extended another year if you manage to get additional funding.
Q: Is it possible to visit other institutions for shorter periods, also for incoming fellows?
A: Yes, this might be possible, and should be discussed with your host research group at UiB.
Q: Will the expert committee have experts from relevant fields for the position?
A: Yes, each positions has its own expert committee with expertise in the relevant research field.
Q: How long after the deadline will the recruiting process take?
A: It is estimated to take around 4 months.
