Norwegian Government Funds AI Doctoral Projects with 58 Million Kroner
2026-06-18 14:30
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Norwegian government is promoting the application of artificial intelligence across various industries by funding doctoral projects. A total of 26 projects have received 58 million Norwegian kroner in support. The projects cover a wide range of fields, including future ocean management, learning and productivity improvement in the construction industry, and collaboration between Nav (the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration) and healthcare services in managing employees on sick leave due to mental illness.

At the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten), one employee will pursue a doctoral degree focusing on the application of artificial intelligence in public sector decision-making. An employee from Øygarden municipality plans to study the role of generative AI and digital technologies in fostering critical reading skills in reading instruction; another project focuses on the application of generative AI and digital technologies in development and critical reading. Kristiansand will explore the use of AI methods to improve quality and workflows.

The Norwegian Customs Service (Tolletaten) will attempt data-driven risk assessment and decision support. The Hospital Procurement Company (Sykehusinnkjøp HF) will focus on the application of artificial intelligence in procurement processes.

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