Clarification of routines when receiving guests at BIO

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We still get quite a few questions regarding which rules and routines apply when receiving guests – including trainees.  We would therefore like to point out the following:

General rules

  • All visits should be approved by the Department well ahead of the guest’s arrival.  You apply for approval by submitting the electronic GUEST FORM.
  • A workplace for the guest must be arranged ahead of the stay.
  • ALL guests staying at the department for more than 1 month MUST pay a bench fee of NOK 3,000 per month from month 2.
    • Financing of the bench fee must be agreed beforehand.
  • For more information see this overview [Norwegian language].

Traineeships with a duration of 2 months or more

  • Separate rules and APPLICATION DEADLINES apply to all STUDENTS staying for more than 2 months. The applications must be approved by the department and faculty before they are forwarded. Therefore, all applications must be sent to the study section (studie.bio@uib.no) within these internal deadlines:
    • 25 April for stays in the autumn semester (August-December)
    • 10 October for stays in the spring semester (January-July)
  • All students MUST apply via

Applications received after the deadline will NOT be processed