Call for Applications:
ENGAGE.EU Study Tour 2025 at NHH
Topic: Sustainability in Practice
Dates: May 26, 27 and 28, 2025
Location: NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway
Language of instruction: English
Application period: March 3rd to March 23rd, 2025 (12:00h midnight
CET)
Students’ nomination: by April 2nd, 2025
About ENGAGE.EU Study Tours
They are a new short-term, physical mobility format to be piloted in ENGAGE 2.0.
A Study Tour is a 3–5-day visit by students of preferably 3 ENGAGE.EU partner universities to the campus of one other ENGAGE.EU partner university. The study tours are jointly organised with students from the host university and include an academic component (minimum a 1-hour session) and may also include a professional one.
The format aims to create new mobility opportunities in addition to the traditional semester exchange and summer/winter schools. The Study Tours are designed to make international mobility more accessible to learners from underrepresented groups.
ENGAGE.EU Study Tours are organised on top of the regular curriculum of the student.
Participating students in the NHH Study Tour will:
- come in contact with new-to-them learning concepts,
- gain knowledge about the education system of the host country and academic profile of the host university,
- learn about the local institutional and economic environment,
- build a lasting network with their peers in the group and at the host university,
- significantly benefit underrepresented students and will also facilitate engaging them in a future international credit or degree mobility.
Academic programme
The ENGAGE.EU Study Tour on “Sustainability in Practice” is set to be an enriching and immersive experience. Participants will engage in a variety of activities designed to deepen their understanding of sustainability and its practical applications.
The Study Tour will have insightful academic sessions led by esteemed professors from NHH, covering topics such as sustainability in communication and the impact of sustainability. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their personal values and how these influence their career choices during a dedicated workshop.
A highlight of the tour will be a field trip to the picturesque Hardanger Fjord, where participants will visit a salmon farm and learn about eco-friendly food production practices. This hands-on experience will provide valuable insights into the technological solutions and measures that ensure a healthy and efficient food production system.
The final day will feature more academic sessions, including discussions on social sustainability and the influence of ESG preferences on supply chain decisions. The tour will conclude with a reflection workshop, where participants can contemplate how to apply their newfound knowledge and experiences in their future endeavors.
The NHH ENGAGE.EU Study Tour will have:
- 4 academic sessions by expert lecturers
- 1 field trip to a salmon farm
- 2 Career workshops
- Time for socializing and networking
- An ENGAGE.EU session with local students and BoL representatives
- Sessions will take place from Monday to Wednesday.
- Attendance and active participation in both academic and professional sessions are pre-requisites for the successful completion of the Study Tour.
Click here for the detailed programme of the NHH Study Tour. Note that the program may be subject to minor changes.
Accommodation
NHH does not have its own student accommodation, but provide a list of recommended options in Bergen. Please note that accommodation is not included. NHH provides accommodation suggestions, but students are not bound to these options.
Student Profile
Students of any citizenship and any field of study who are enrolled in an ENGAGE.EU partner university are welcome to apply.
The ENGAGE.EU Study Tour at NHH is mainly targeted at bachelor’s students in their first or second year, but will be open to all bachelor and master students.
Underrepresented students will be prioritised (*).
(*) For “underrepresented students” we understand a person with fewer opportunities. It is a potential participant whose personal, physical, mental, or health-related conditions is such that his/her participation in the project/mobility action would not be possible without extra financial or other support.
Application Documents
To apply for the ENGAGE.EU Study Tour you should provide:
- A short letter (max. 300 words) explaining your motivation for applying to the ENGAGE.EU Study Tour at NHH, including why you consider you are an underrepresented student (if applicable).
- Curriculum vitae (education, work experience, language skills, study/work abroad, other relevant skills and experiences).
- Academic transcript of records.
Application Procedure
To complete your application, you will have to fill in the application form and upload your CV, transcript of records and motivation letter (in PDF format).
Applications must be submitted by March 23rd 2025, at midnight CET.
All documents must be in English, except for the academic transcript of records (which can be in any language of the partner universities).
For further information, please contact: engage.eu@nhh.no
Selection procedure
Submitted applications will be evaluated by each ENGAGE.EU university.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic performance, motivation letter, and CV. To ensure equal participation among students from the different partner universities, the selection committee will aim at choosing up to 5 students from each partner university. As mentioned above, underrepresented students will be prioritised (*).
Final decisions may also consider a range of criteria for cohort composition, including but not limited to underrepresented students, disciplines’ balance, and institutional diversity.
Results will be communicated to the selected students by April 2nd, 2024.
Students will have 4 days to accept their spot.
(*) For “underrepresented students” we understand a person with fewer opportunities. It is a potential participant whose personal, physical, mental, or health-related conditions is such that his/her participation in the project/mobility action would not be possible without extra financial or other support.
Scholarships
Selected students will receive a scholarship for participation in the ENGAGE.EU Study tour. Contact your local ENGAGE.EU office to know the exact amount or for any question about this. Details will follow from the home university after being selected for the Study Tour.
NHH students will receive NO funding, as NHH is the host university.