APPLICATION CALL 2023 IS CLOSED!
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Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has funded the NORHED II project, Research Based Education for the Development of Hydropower Professionals (Hydro-Himalaya). The project aims to strengthen the research-based education at KU in the field of hydropower engineering by producing high-quality research, higher-quality graduates, and a better-qualified workforce. The project has three thematic areas: Effective Production of Hydro Energy, Effective Transmission of Hydro Energy, and Effective End-use of Hydro Energy.
The Master’s, PhD, and Post-doctorate programs at Hydro-Himalaya Project (HHP) attract individuals who share a deep aspiration to continue their career as Hydropower Professionals in Himalayan Region.
Academic Details
Masters Degree
The Program is distributed over the period of two years in which the students engage in finding solutions to research questions under the guidance of designated supervisors. The Masters degree is offered by KU upon successful completion of Masters by Research.
PhD
The program is distributed over three years period in which the students engage in finding solutions to PhD research questions. KU provides the PhD degree upon the completion of the study program.
Double Degree
The study program will award PhD degrees from both KU and the partner university jointly after fulfilling the requirements at both universities. The Double Degree PhD is also three years long.
Post-Doc
The Postdoc position has been planned with an aim to train the faculty members and researchers for strengthening research competence at KU.
Program Details 2021-2026
| Thematic Area | Specific Area | Research Domain | Degrees | Total |
| Effective Production of Hydroelectricity | Design of sediment resistant turbines | Basic research, Design, Production, Operation and Maintenance | Post Doc PhD Masters DoubleDegree PhD |
1 3 10 2 |
| Effective Transmission of Hydroelectricity | Electrical Control, and Effective Transmission | Quality and reliability of power, Surveillance, VFD Control and grid stability | PhD Double- Degree PhD Masters |
1 2 6 |
| Effective End-use of Hydroelectricity | Green Hydrogen | H2H: Feasibility, Design cases, develop research facilities, prototype, safety, process control | Post Doc PhD Double- Degree PhD Masters |
1 1 1 4 |
| Total | 32 |
Hydro-Himalaya project has already recruited 12 candidates with 7 Master by Research, 3 PhDs, and 2 double degree PhDs in 2021, 11 candidates with 8 Master by Research, 2 PhDs, and 1 double degree Ph.D. in 2022, and now welcomes applications for the Fall term of 2023.
Five positions are open for Masters by Research and two positions are open for Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree.
Application Call for 2023
Details of Available Positions for 2023
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Research Degree |
Research Domain |
No |
Study Period* |
Mobility |
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Code |
Location |
Period |
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Ph.D. Double degree (KU-NTNU) |
P2-23 |
Design of sediment resistant turbines |
1 |
Aug 2023-Aug 2026 |
NTNU, Norway |
12 months |
|
Ph.D. (KU) |
P4-23 |
Quality and reliability of power and effective transmission |
1 |
Aug 2023-Aug 2026 |
USN, Norway |
12 months |
|
Masters by Research (KU) |
M2.1-23 and M2.2-23 |
Operation, maintenance of sediment resistant turbines |
2 |
Aug 2023-Aug 2025 |
NTNU, Norway |
6 months |
|
Masters by Research (KU) |
M3.1-23 |
Green Hydrogen: Feasibility, Design cases for H2H |
1 |
Aug 2023-Aug 2025 |
NTNU, Norway |
6 months |
|
Masters by research (KU) |
M4.1-23 and M4.2-23 |
Quality and reliability of power and grid management |
2 |
Aug 2023-Aug 2025 |
USN, Norway |
6 months |
*Dates are subject to change
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