DigiWind NTNU Open Call

The DigiWind NTNU Open Call offers up to 18 scholarships for a 6-month Fall 2026 exchange at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) to develop digital skills for wind and energy systems, with a total budget of €124,920 and a stipend of €6,940 per beneficiary. Eligibility requires current enrolment in a master’s programme at an NTNU partner university and citizenship of EU/EEA or Digital Europe Programme associated countries, with required English proficiency and enrolment documentation. Applications must be submitted via the F6S platform by 1 May 2026, 17:00 CET, and selection is based on NTNU eligibility checks and expert evaluation against weighted criteria. Selected candidates will sign mobility and learning agreements and receive payments via NTNU upon enrolment and compliance with conditions.

What is funded

Essential facts

Scholarships (stipends) to support 6-month international exchange study at NTNU focused on digitalisation of wind and energy systems. Exchange students are exempt from NTNU tuition fees where partner exchange rules apply; a mandatory welfare fee (~€70) is payable by the student.

Award details:Up to 18 scholarships; each stipend is €6,940 for a 6-month placement. Total funding available for this NTNU open call: €124,920. Expected participation duration: 6 months. Application via F6S platform. Deadline 1 May 2026, 17:00 CET.

1. 1Who can apply: current master students enrolled at an NTNU partner university (active exchange agreement) with proof of enrolment; must hold a relevant bachelor degree (B.Sc. Eng., B.Eng., or B.Sc.).
2. 2Eligible programmes at NTNU for the placement: M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology (30 ECTS, course selection rules apply).
3. 3Nationality/residency: passport holders of EU/EEA countries and Digital Europe Programme associated countries.
4. 4Language: English proficiency required (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, or Cambridge 180) unless native speaker.
5. 5Submission and evaluation: applications submitted exclusively on F6S; eligibility check then internal expert evaluation; ranking and offers by merit; appeals allowed on procedural grounds.

Application requires certified degree transcripts, proof of current enrolment at a qualifying partner university, CV, motivation letter, and English test where applicable. Selected candidates must sign mobility and learner agreements and respond to the offer within 5 business days.

This NTNU Open Call is launched and administered by NTNU; publication on the EU portal is for visibility only. Full applicant guidelines and application link are available on the DigiWind NTNU Open Call page DigiWind NTNU Open Call Guidelines. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1List of Digital Europe Programme participating countries and related eligibility rules is provided by the programme; consult the Digital Europe participating countries document and the DigiWind guidelines for full country lists and restrictions.

The DigiWind NTNU Open Call provides up to eighteen scholarships for a 6-month exchange at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Fall 2026. It targets students seeking to deepen digital skills applied to wind and energy systems through coursework within NTNU’s M.Sc. in Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. in Marine Technology. The call is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for visibility but is launched and managed solely by NTNU. Funding originates from the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) via the DigiWind project (Grant Agreement 101122836), with awards paid directly by NTNU. Applications must be submitted exclusively via the F6S platform by 1 May 2026, 17:00 Brussels time.

Key Facts and Timeline

• Opening date: 3 March 2026 (09:00 CET, Brussels time)
• Deadline model: single-stage
• Submission deadline: 1 May 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)
• Expected duration of participation: 6 months (Fall 2026 exchange semester)
• Total funding available: €124,920 for up to 18 scholarships of €6,940 each
• Project and call context: DigiWind – Digital Masters of Wind and Energy Systems; DIGITAL-2022; GA No 101122836
• Submission channel: F6S platform only

Official sources and how to apply:EU Funding & Tenders competitive call notice DigiWind NTNU Open Call on EU Portal. Guidelines and call page DigiWind NTNU Open Call page. Full Guidelines for Applicants PDF Guidelines v1.0 (PDF). Submission form and Q&A Apply on F6S. NTNU programme information: M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology. DEP participating countries reference DEP participating countries list (V7.0).

What Is Offered

• Number of awards: Up to 18
• Award type: Scholarship provided as a stipend to cover living and subsistence costs during a 6-month exchange
• Amount per beneficiary: €6,940
• Tuition: Exempt for exchange students from NTNU partner universities according to NTNU regulations
• Mandatory welfare fee: Approximately €70 per semester (to be covered personally by the student; one-time payment due by 1 September; payment instructions provided by NTNU International Office)
• Payment mechanism: Disbursement via NTNU Unit for International Relations (e.g., cash cards for use in Norway) upon signing the mobility agreement, confirmation of enrolment, and compliance with eligibility and reporting requirements
• Placement status at NTNU: Students are registered as placement (exchange) students following selection and formal invitation

Eligibility and Applicant Profile

• Academic background: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), or Bachelor of Natural Science (B.Sc.) from an internationally recognised HEI
• Field relevance: Background aligned with prerequisites for NTNU’s M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology courses
• Current status: Actively enrolled as a master’s student (M.Sc. or equivalent) at an internationally recognised home university with an active exchange agreement with NTNU; must provide an official Certificate of Enrolment for the current academic year
• Nationality: Passport holders from EU/EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries
• English language proficiency: Non-native speakers must provide certified evidence meeting at least one of the following: IELTS Academic 6.5; TOEFL iBT 88; Cambridge English C1/C2 score 180
• Values and inclusion: Commitment to diversity, social and economic equality, and gender balance is positively considered; applications from women and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged

Eligible programmes and credit selection:Students must enrol in courses within one of the following NTNU programmes: M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology. Total selection equals 30 ECTS (typically four courses) with these constraints: at least two courses must be designated DigiWind courses; at least one additional course must be an Electric Power Engineering course; the fourth course is flexible, aligning with home university credit transfer requirements. Full lists and programme details are available via the programme pages and guidelines.

Course Offerings (Fall 2026 examples, per Guidelines)

• M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering: TET4205 Power System Analysis 2; TET4125 Advanced Power Electronics; TET4210 Modelling and Analysis of Electric Machines; TET5100 Electromagnetic Analysis in Power Engineering; TET4160 Insulating Materials for High Voltage Applications; TET4545 Electrical Machines and Electromagnetics, Specialisation Course; TET4555 Power Electronics and Components, Specialisation Course; TET4565 Electricity Markets and Energy Systems Planning, Specialisation Course; TET4575 Power System Operation and Analysis, Specialisation Course; TET4585 High Voltage Technology, Specialisation Course
• M.Sc. Marine Technology: TMR4235 Stochastic Theory of Sealoads; TMR4170 Marine Structures; TMR4240 Marine Control Systems I; TMR4243 Marine Control Systems II; TMR4330 Marine Machinery - Design and Condition Monitoring; TMR4275 Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Mechatronic Systems; TMR4120 Underwater Engineering, Basic Course; TMR4340 Marine CFD; TMR03 Integrated dynamics wind turbine; TMR14 Digital twin-based health monitoring

Submission and Evaluation

• Submission channel: Exclusively via F6S platform; late submissions are not accepted
• Evaluation steps: 1) Admissibility and eligibility check; 2) Internal expert evaluation by a panel of three NTNU experts; 3) Ranking and selection by order of merit
• Scoring: Eligible candidates are assessed on Relevant Qualifications (65%), Positive mindset towards the green-digital energy transition in Europe (25%), and Commitment to diversity, equality and gender balance (10%). Threshold: 70%
• Ties: Resolved by sequential weight of criteria; if still tied, a brief interview may be used as final tiebreaker
• Outcomes: Applicants receive an Evaluation Summary Report. Accepted candidates receive an invitation to proceed to enrolment; rejected candidates receive an ESR (if evaluated) or a rejection letter (if ineligible)
• Acceptance deadline: Selected applicants must confirm within 5 business days via ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org
• Redress: Written appeal within 3 business days of result; reviewed by a panel chaired by NTNU DigiWind representative, Project Officer, and an external member; appeals generally limited to procedural errors or discrimination claims

Post-Selection Enrolment and Conditions

• Formalities: Accepted candidates sign a Declaration of Honour and a Learning Agreement
• Registration: NTNU Unit for International Relations conducts manual registration for incoming exchange students; the following data is required: name, gender, date of birth, citizenship, email address, home university
• Exchange agreement: Applicants should verify that their home institution has an active exchange agreement with NTNU via the NTNU Partner Portal; if not listed, contact ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org for clarification
• Programme participation: Complete the 6-month placement, adhere to course selection requirements, and engage in student ambassador activities
• Tuition and welfare fee: Tuition is waived for exchange students; welfare fee of approximately €70 must be paid by students personally

Data, Confidentiality, and Origin of Funds

• Data protection: F6S Network Ireland Limited is Data Controller for submissions. GDPR compliance applies to F6S systems and project repositories; data may be retained up to five years after the project balance payment or longer if audits or investigations require
• Confidentiality: Selected applicants must maintain confidentiality of project information during activities and for five years after project completion
• Origin of funds: Scholarships are financed from the DigiWind project under the Digital Europe Programme; funds remain property of the European Commission until final balance payment; beneficiaries sign a Learner Agreement outlining obligations

Categorisation and Structured Answers

Eligible Applicant Types:Individuals who are students currently enrolled in a master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) at a recognised higher education institution that has an active exchange agreement with NTNU. The opportunity is not open to companies or institutions; it is intended for individual student applicants.

Funding Type:Scholarship provided as a stipend to support living and subsistence costs during a 6-month exchange. This is cascade funding to individuals under a DEP-funded project, but administratively disbursed by NTNU in its own name and responsibility.

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant. No consortium is required. The beneficiary is an individual student.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):Passport holders from EU/EEA countries and Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries are eligible. EEA consists of EU Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. DEP associated countries per the latest list include EEA EFTA countries and specific candidate/other countries that have concluded DEP association agreements. Reference list: EUROSTAT EEA Glossary and DEP participating countries list (V7.0).

Target Sector:Energy, wind energy, marine technology, electric power systems, and digital skills for the green-digital transition. Cross-cutting focus on digitalisation of energy systems, control systems, modelling and simulation, power electronics, electricity markets and planning, high-voltage technology, and digital twin-based monitoring.

Mentioned Countries:Norway (host country for the exchange). EEA elements: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway. DEP associated countries explicitly listed in the referenced document include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Switzerland (participation limited to certain DEP objectives). EU countries are implied through EU/EEA eligibility.

Project Stage:Education and training through coursework during a 6-month exchange. The opportunity supports skill development and academic progression rather than R&D project execution. It is best characterised as education/training and skill development.

Funding Amount:Per-student stipend of €6,940 for 6 months. Up to 18 awards. Total available budget €124,920.

Application Type:Open call with a fixed deadline. Submissions via F6S platform only.

Nature of Support:Money. Financial stipend to cover living and subsistence costs. Tuition fee is waived for exchange students; a small welfare fee is payable by the student.

Application Stages:1 stage for submission and evaluation (single-stage call). Internally, evaluations proceed through eligibility check, expert review, and ranking.

Success Rates:Not disclosed. No numerical success rate or expected number of applications is provided.

Co-funding Requirement:No co-funding is required for tuition as exchange students are fee-exempt. However, students must personally cover the mandatory welfare fee of approximately €70 and any other personal expenses not covered by the stipend (e.g., travel, visa, accommodation beyond what the stipend can cover).

Application Templates, Forms, and Required Structure

Applicants must submit a complete application on F6S, with required documents in PDF format and without printing restrictions. While the application must be completed online, the Guidelines for Applicants include a reference application form and outline the process and required commitments. Upon selection, students sign a Declaration of Honour and a Learner Agreement.

1. 1Applicant account and form completion on F6S: Provide personal details, academic background, programme preference, and alignment with DigiWind objectives. Review the reference application form for administrative questions (guidance only).
2. 2Mandatory documents to upload: Degree awards (original or certified copies); transcripts of results; curriculum vitae; personal statement or motivation letter (max. 2 pages) explaining motivation, programme interest, and alignment with the master’s programme; English language test certificate meeting minimum thresholds (if not a native speaker); Certificate of Enrolment in a master’s programme for the current academic year issued by the home institution’s International Office.
3. 3Optional and post-selection documents: Declaration of Honour (signed by selected beneficiaries); Learning Agreement (detailing course plan and commitments).
4. 4Key constraints and checks: All information must be submitted by 1 May 2026, 17:00 CET on F6S; incomplete or late applications are ineligible. Admissibility and eligibility checks precede expert evaluation.
5. 5Evaluation criteria and weighting: Relevant qualifications 65%; Positive mindset towards Europe’s green-digital transition 25%; Commitment to diversity, equality, and gender balance 10%; threshold 70%. Ties resolved by weighted criteria or brief interview.
6. 6Notifications and enrolment: Accepted candidates receive an ESR and are invited to enrol; they must accept within 5 business days. Rejected applicants receive an ESR or a rejection letter. Selected candidates then proceed with NTNU placement registration through the International Relations Office.

Practical Programme Information

• Host institution and location: NTNU, Trondheim, Norway (with campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund; activities for these programmes are in Trondheim)
• ECTS and credit recognition: 30 ECTS in Fall 2026; ECTS facilitates recognition and credit transfer across European HEIs
• NTNU student fees policy reference: Exchange students are exempt from tuition at NTNU; all students must pay a welfare fee; broader tuition fee framework and exemptions are described by NTNU
• Support and contacts: General call queries via ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org; F6S technical support via support@f6s.com; online Q&A via the F6S call page

DEP Eligibility Context and Country Coverage

Eligibility requires EU/EEA passport holders or passport holders from DEP associated countries. The EEA includes EU Member States and three EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway). The DEP participating countries list (version 7.0 as of 01.12.2025) confirms association status for selected candidate and other countries. Applicants should ensure their nationality aligns with the current DEP association list at the time of application.

• EEA EFTA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
• Acceding/candidate/potential candidate countries associated to DEP: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
• Other associated country: Switzerland (participation limited to certain DEP specific objectives per the referenced document)

Detailed Answers to the Requested Questions

Eligible Applicant Types:Individual master’s students enrolled at a recognised higher education institution that has an active exchange agreement with NTNU. Typical profiles include engineering and natural sciences students aligned with electric power engineering, marine technology, and digitalisation of energy systems.

Funding Type:Scholarship (stipend) delivered via cascade funding under the DigiWind project, disbursed by NTNU.

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant (individual student). No consortium is required or permitted.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):EU and EEA passport holders, and passport holders from DEP associated countries as per the official DEP participating countries list. The host activities take place in Norway.

Target Sector:Energy systems, wind energy, electric power engineering, marine technology, digitalisation and ICT for energy, control and simulation, digital twins, high-voltage and power electronics, electricity markets and planning.

Mentioned Countries:Norway. EEA EFTA: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway. DEP associated: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Switzerland (with participation limitations). EU countries implied by EU/EEA eligibility.

Project Stage:Education/training and skills development through a 6-month academic exchange semester.

Funding Amount:€6,940 per beneficiary; up to 18 beneficiaries; total envelope €124,920.

Application Type:Open call with a fixed deadline; single-stage submission via F6S platform.

Nature of Support:Money (stipend), plus tuition fee waiver for exchange students. A small welfare fee is payable by the student.

Application Stages:1 stage for application and evaluation. Internally, the process covers admissibility and eligibility check, expert evaluation, and ranking.

Success Rates:Not available. The call documentation does not provide success rate statistics.

Co-funding Requirement:No co-funding is required for the scholarship. Students must cover the mandatory welfare fee (approximately €70) and any personal costs not covered by the stipend.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

1. 1Create or log in to your account on F6S and access the DigiWind NTNU Open Call application. Review the guidance documents on the call page.
2. 2Prepare documents in PDF: degree certificates; transcripts; CV; personal statement (max. 2 pages); English proficiency certificate (if required); official Certificate of Enrolment for the current academic year from your home institution.
3. 3Complete the F6S application form fully and accurately; upload all required files without printing restrictions.
4. 4Select an appropriate 30 ECTS course plan aligned with the DigiWind course requirements and your home university credit transfer needs.
5. 5Submit before 1 May 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. Late applications are not accepted.
6. 6Monitor email for evaluation results; if selected, accept within 5 business days and proceed to enrolment steps with NTNU International Relations Office. Sign the Declaration of Honour and Learning Agreement as instructed.

Summary

The DigiWind NTNU Open Call offers individual scholarships to support a 6-month exchange at NTNU for master’s students specialising in the digitalisation of wind and energy systems. With a stipend of €6,940 and tuition waived for exchange students, the programme lowers financial barriers and enables access to advanced coursework in Electric Power Engineering and Marine Technology. Eligible applicants are master’s students from EU/EEA or DEP associated countries who are enrolled at a university holding an active exchange agreement with NTNU and who can demonstrate strong academic qualifications, English proficiency, and motivation for the green-digital transition. Applications are submitted exclusively via F6S in a single stage and are evaluated by NTNU experts using weighted criteria that emphasise qualifications, mindset toward Europe’s green-digital energy transition, and commitment to diversity and equality. Selected candidates must accept within five business days and will then be guided through NTNU’s registration and enrolment process. The call is managed solely by NTNU, with funds originating from the Digital Europe Programme via the DigiWind project. This opportunity is best suited for motivated engineering and science students aiming to develop cutting-edge digital skills for renewable energy and marine systems, gain international experience in Norway, and build competencies aligned with Europe’s green transition.

The DigiWind NTNU Open Call offers scholarships for a 6-month exchange study period at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway, focusing on digital skills in wind and energy systems through eligible M.Sc. programmes in Electric Power Engineering and Marine Technology. This is cascade funding under the EU Digital Europe Programme project DigiWind (Grant Agreement 101122836), with total funding of €124,920 available for up to 18 scholarships.

Key Dates and Funding Details

Opening Date:3 March 2026 at 09:00 CET.

Deadline:1 May 2026 at 17:00 CET (Brussels time), single-stage submission.

Expected Duration:6 months for Fall 2026 semester.

Scholarship Value:€6,940 stipend per beneficiary to cover living and subsistence costs. Tuition fees exempt for exchange students from NTNU partner universities; mandatory welfare fee of approximately €70 per semester paid by applicant.

Total Positions:Up to 18 scholarships from total budget of €124,920.

Payment:Via cash cards from NTNUs Unit for International Relations, subject to mobility agreement, enrolment confirmation, and compliance.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet strict criteria including academic background, nationality, language proficiency, and current status. NTNU conducts an eligibility check prior to evaluation.

• Hold a B.Sc. Eng., B.Eng., or B.Sc. from an internationally recognised university in a relevant engineering field to meet M.Sc. prerequisites.
• Passport holder from EU/EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries (e.g., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine).¹
• Currently enrolled in a masters programme at a NTNU partner university, with official Certificate of Enrolment for the current academic year.
• English proficiency: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, or Cambridge C1/C2 180 (unless native speaker).
• Commitment to diversity, social equality, gender balance; applications encouraged from women and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Course Requirements

Select 30 ECTS credits (typically 4 courses):at least 2 DigiWind-designated courses, 1 additional Electric Power Engineering course, and 1 flexible choice aligning with home university credit transfer. Eligible courses listed for M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology in Fall 2026.

Application Process

Submit exclusively via F6S platform:F6S Application. Required documents in PDF: degree certificates, transcripts, proof of enrolment, CV, personal statement (max 2 pages), English proficiency evidence.

1. 1Create profile on F6S and prepare documents.
2. 2Complete form, upload files, review, and submit by deadline.
3. 3Eligibility check, then evaluation by NTNU expert panel.
4. 4Results notification via email with Evaluation Summary Report; accept within 5 business days at ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org.
5. 5Enrolment via NTNU International Office: sign Learner Agreement and Declaration of Honour.

Evaluation and Selection

Three-step process:admissibility/eligibility check, internal evaluation by 3 NTNU experts (threshold 70%), ranking by merit. Criteria: 65% relevant qualifications, 25% mindset towards green-digital transition, 10% diversity commitment. Reserve list for shortfalls; redress within 3 business days for process errors or discrimination.

Important Notes

This is an NTNU-launched call published on EU Funding & Tenders Portal for visibility only; funding provided directly by NTNU. Verify home universitys active exchange agreement with NTNU via NTNU Partner Portal. Additional details in Guidelines for Applicants and DigiWind NTNU Page. Contact: ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org.

Footnotes

1. 1Full DEP associated countries list per EU document: ec.europa.eu.