The course will introduce the historical background and development of action research and practice research, including participatory action research (PAR) and participatory practice research (PPR).
For spring 2026 the course will be held at VID Specialized University
VID Specialized University in Oslo will hold a PhD course in action research and practice research
on May 26th and 27th 2026, in collaboration with Oslo Metropolitan University.
The course will introduce the history and research traditions in action research and practice research: Epistemological and ontological perspectives, methodological and ethical challenges. The course is also focusing the development of own research projects and the possibility of conducting action research within the framework of a PhD project. Project design, research ethics, participation, involvement, power and roles are discussed in lectures and group work.
The course is open to anyone registered as a PhD student at a higher education institution and applicants who participate in qualification
for an associate professorship.
The course is conducted in English, and held at VID’s campus.
Application and admission
Deadline for application: 15 April at VID
Admission requirements: The course is offered only to fellows who are registered as PhD candidates or part of an Associate Professor Program (førstelektorprogrammet).
Time and place
Two days at VID´s campus 26 and 27 May.
Course content
Course coordinators at VID
Course coordinators at OsloMet
More about the doctoral degree programmes
You will find more information about the doctoral degree programmes at OsloMet at
Doctoral degree programmes at OsloMet (ansatt.oslomet.no).
