Research stay abroad

Planning your research stay abroad

Here are 10 steps to help you plan a research stay abroad.

Funding and finances

Here you will find information about external funding sources, taxation and tax deduction cards, tax exemptions, and NAV benefits that may apply during a stay abroad.

Advance payment and final settlement of research grant

Here you will find guidelines for financial settlement in connection with research stays, including secondment, fieldwork abroad, and research sabbatical.

Going to the US

Here you will find information about visas and tax treaties for research stays in the United States.

Going to the EU/EEA

Information about National Insurance, healthcare entitlements, and useful resources for researchers undertaking a research or work stay in an EU/EEA country.

Are you a PhD candidate going on a research stay abroad?

Are you going to travel? Be aware that the status you are given abroad - "researcher" or "student" - can impact on the conditions under which you travel.

Going abroad with your partner or family

Are you planning to bring your partner or family with you on your research stay abroad? Here you can find more information to help you plan for their stay as well.

Terms for sabbatical leave

Here you will find links to guidelines and information about research leave (sabbatical leave).