DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 – Spring & Autumn 2027

DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 offers up to 15 six-month scholarship mobility placements at NTNU for students enrolling in M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology from EU/EEA and Digital Europe Programme associated countries. Each selected beneficiary receives a stipend of €6,940 to cover living and subsistence, tuition is waived for partner exchange students and a welfare fee of about €70 per semester is payable by the student. Applications are submitted exclusively via the F6S platform with cut-offs on 2 November 2026 (Spring 2027) and 1 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and the call is administered and funded by NTNU under the DigiWind project.

What it funds

Summary

Scholarships for 6-month international placement (exchange) at NTNU to support study and skills development in digitalisation of wind and energy systems.

Funding and awards:Up to 15 scholarships; each stipend is €6,940 to cover living/subsistence for a 6-month exchange. Tuition waived for NTNU partner exchange students; mandatory welfare fee ~€70 per semester payable by student. Stipends disbursed after enrolment and signing mobility agreement ¹.

1. 1Who can apply: final-year bachelor or current master students from NTNU partner universities with an engineering background (B.Sc. Eng., B.Eng., or B.Sc.)
2. 2Eligible programmes at NTNU: M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology (30 ECTS over 6 months; course selection rules apply)
3. 3Nationality/area: passport holders from EU/EEA or Digital Europe Programme associated countries; active enrolment at a partner university required
4. 4Language: English required; minimum scores IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, or Cambridge 180 (unless native speaker)
5. 5Application route: submit via F6S platform; apply to only one semester (Spring or Autumn)

Evaluation and timeline:admissibility check then internal expert review; applicants ranked and offers made by merit. Autumn offers depend on remaining funds after Spring round. Results communicated by email; accepted candidates must confirm within 5 business days.

Important legal note:this call and the scholarships are administered and funded directly by NTNU under the DigiWind project; publication on the EU portal is for visibility and does not imply EU responsibility.

How to apply:complete and upload required documents (transcripts, proof of enrolment, CV, motivation letter, language proof) on the F6S platform within the stated deadline. See applicant guidelines for full details Applicant Guidelines ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1NTNU Open Call 2 Guidelines for Applicants and application instructions available at the DigiWind NTNU Open Call page: digiwind.org

Opportunity summary

What this call offers

DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 is a scholarship open call managed and launched by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) as part of the DigiWind project (Digital Masters of Wind and Energy Systems, Grant Agreement 101122836). The call provides up to fifteen scholarships (stipends) to support 6-month exchange placement stays at NTNU for students enrolling in eligible M.Sc. courses related to Electric Power Engineering or Marine Technology during Spring or Autumn semester 2027. The publication on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for visibility only; the call, selection, funding and legal responsibility rest with NTNU.

Opening and deadlines:Opening date: 1 September 2026. Submission model: multiple cut-off. Cut-off deadlines: 2 November 2026 17:00 CET (Brussels time) for Spring 2027 and 1 March 2027 17:00 CET (Brussels time) for Autumn 2027. There will be no deadline extensions.

Expected duration of participation:6 months (placement/exchange stay at NTNU during the awarded semester).

Total funding available and individual award:Total budget for this NTNU Open Call 2 offer: €104,100. Each selected beneficiary receives a stipend of €6,940 to cover living and subsistence costs for the 6-month exchange period. Stipends may be disbursed via cash cards provided by NTNU’s Unit for International Relations and are conditional on signing the mobility/learner agreement and confirmation of enrolment.

Eligibility and applicant profile

Eligible applicants must be final year bachelor students or current master students at an internationally recognised higher education institution that holds an active exchange partnership with NTNU. Applicants must hold or be pursuing one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), or Bachelor of Natural Science (B.Sc.), with a background relevant to the M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology curricula. Applicants must be passport holders of EU/EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries and must provide an official Certificate of Enrolment from their home university confirming active student status for the current academic year. English proficiency is required: IELTS Academic >= 6.5, TOEFL iBT >= 88, or Cambridge C1/C2 >= 180, unless a native English speaker.

1. 1Eligible applicant types: individual students (final year bachelor or master students) from NTNU partner universities. The call is not open to organisations, companies, research institutes, or independent professionals.
2. 2Nationality/geographic eligibility: passport holders from EU and EEA countries, and Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries as defined by the DEP participation list.
3. 3Programmes/courses eligible: students must enrol in NTNU M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology related courses and select a total of 30 ECTS credits (typically 4 courses) including at least two DigiWind-designated courses and at least one additional Electric Power Engineering course for the specialisation requirement.
4. 4Level and stage: applicants are expected to have completed a relevant bachelor degree or be enrolled as master students; project stage is academic/education and mobility placement (research/development learning at master level).

Application and submission process

Submission is EXCLUSIVELY via the F6S platform. Applicants may apply to only one semester (Spring 2027 or Autumn 2027). Applications must include all required documents in PDF format. Two webinars (optional) will be held during the application period to guide applicants. Applications missing required documents or not submitted on F6S will be deemed ineligible.

Required documents:For master students: degree certificate (original or certified copy), transcripts of results (degree and current master study courses), proof of enrolment for the current academic year, CV, personal statement/motivation letter (max 2 pages), and certified English language evidence if applicable. For final-year bachelor students: transcripts, proof of current enrolment, CV, personal statement, and certified English language evidence. Selected beneficiaries will also be required to sign a Declaration of Honour and a Learner Agreement before disbursement of funds.

Evaluation, ranking and redress

All applications that pass the admissibility and eligibility checks will be evaluated by an internal panel of three NTNU experts. Candidates must reach an evaluation threshold of 70% to be considered. Final ranking determines scholarship allocation; a reserve list is maintained to cover declines. Applicants will receive an Evaluation Summary Report and successful applicants receive a placement offer letter. Appeals against procedural errors or claims of discrimination may be submitted in writing within three business days of receiving results; appeals addressing academic judgment (scores) are generally not accepted.

1. 1Evaluation stages: (1) Admissibility and eligibility check; (2) Internal evaluation by experts; (3) Ranking and selection (award offers and reserve list).
2. 2Evaluation criteria and weighting: Relevant qualifications 65%, Positive mindset towards green-digital energy transition 25%, Commitment to diversity/equality/gender balance 10%. Minimum threshold to pass: 70% overall.
3. 3Tie-breaking: sequential application of weighted criteria in order of importance; if tie persists, the committee may conduct brief interviews.

Financial and administrative details

The stipend amount per scholar is €6,940. Exchange students from NTNU partner universities are exempt from NTNU tuition fees according to NTNU regulations. A mandatory welfare fee of approximately €70 per semester must be paid by the student (due 1 February for Spring and 1 September for Autumn). Stipends are NTNU-funded and managed by NTNU; this call is not an EU direct action though the DigiWind project is co-funded under the Digital Europe Programme. Data collected during the application will be processed via F6S (F6S Network Ireland Limited acting as data controller for platform-submitted data) and stored according to GDPR practices; DigiWind consortium retains project data for at least five years after project closure or longer if required by audits or legal procedures.

Payment and disbursement:Payments are conditional on signing the mobility/learner agreement and confirmation of enrolment at NTNU. Stipends may be provided via NTNU-issued cash cards for use in Norway. The welfare fee (approx. €70) is the responsibility of the student and is paid separately to NTNU.

Technology, thematic focus and project stage

This Open Call targets education and capacity building in the thematic intersection of digitalisation and wind/energy systems. Target sectors include energy (power systems and wind energy), marine technology (including offshore and subsea technologies), and digital skills relevant to those sectors (digital twins, modelling, control systems, simulation, power electronics, high-voltage technology). The intended project stage is academic training, knowledge development and applied learning at the master level (education, research training and practical placement).

Eligible courses (selected examples)

Applicants must select a set of courses totalling 30 ECTS, typically four courses, meeting the DigiWind course composition rules (at least two DigiWind-designated courses and at least one additional Electric Power Engineering course for specialisation). The Guidelines provide semester-specific course lists for M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology. Example courses listed for Spring and Autumn 2027 are provided in the Guidelines for Applicants document and include Power System Protection and Control, Power Markets, Power System Dynamics and Control, Advanced Power Electronics, Marine Control Systems, Marine CFD, Digital twin-based health monitoring, and Integrated dynamics wind turbine among others.

1. 1Core DigiWind requirement: at least two of four courses must be designated DigiWind courses.
2. 2Specialisation requirement: at least one additional course must be an Electric Power Engineering course (can be a DigiWind course or another NTNU course within the curriculum).
3. 3Flexible choice: the fourth course can be any NTNU course taught in English, available at the Trondheim campus in the chosen semester, and acceptable to the home university for credit transfer.

Administrative contacts and further documentation

Main contact for NTNU Open Call queries:ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org. Technical/platform support: F6S support at support@f6s.com. Full Guidelines for Applicants, course lists, and official documents are published on the DigiWind Open Calls pages and NTNU pages; applicants should consult the official Guidelines for Applicants (NTNU Open Call 2 Guidelines V1.0) and the DigiWind Open Calls web page for the authoritative documentation and latest updates.

The DigiWind call is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for visibility; however the call is managed and funded by NTNU under the DigiWind project and NTNU bears legal responsibility for selection and funding decisions. For the authoritative open call documents and application guidance see the DigiWind open calls website DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 ¹.

Categorisation of the opportunity

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: Individual students (final-year bachelor students or master students). This opportunity is not open to organisations. Encourage applications from women and applicants from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
2. 2Funding Type: Scholarship grant provided as stipend to individuals (financial support for living and subsistence).
3. 3Consortium Requirement: Single applicant (individual). No consortium required.
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Applicants must be passport holders from EU/EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries; additionally applicants must be enrolled at NTNU partner universities (exchange agreement required).
5. 5Target Sector: Energy (power systems, wind energy), Marine Technology, Digitalisation in energy systems; education/training in digital skills and renewable energy sectors.
6. 6Mentioned Countries: Norway (location of NTNU for placement); EU/EEA and DEP associated countries (region-level eligibility). The Guidelines reference DEP participating countries list (DEP V7.0) that includes EEA members (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein) and acceding/candidate countries and other participating states as per DEP documentation.
7. 7Project Stage: Academic training/placement — education, research training, applied learning at master level (development/validation learning stage).
8. 8Funding Amount: Total allocation for this NTNU open call: €104,100. Individual stipend: €6,940 each. Welfare fee approx. €70 per semester to be covered by student.
9. 9Application Type: Open call published with fixed cut-off dates; submission exclusively via F6S platform. Applicants must apply to either Spring or Autumn semester (not both).
10. 10Nature of Support: Monetary stipend (financial). Non-monetary administrative support provided by NTNU (admissions, enrolment, orientation, possible cash card mechanism).
11. 11Application Stages: Three main stages: 1) Admissibility and eligibility check; 2) Internal evaluation by experts; 3) Ranking and selection (including reserve list and offer acceptance).
12. 12Success Rates: Not explicitly published. Up to 15 scholarships available; success rate depends on number of eligible applicants per cut-off. Autumn 2027 awards depend on remaining funds after Spring 2027 allocation, so availability for Autumn may be limited.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: No co-funding requested from applicants for stipend; however applicants must personally pay the mandatory welfare fee (~€70) and cover any other personal costs (travel, insurance etc.) unless otherwise arranged. Tuition fees are waived for students from NTNU partner universities.
14. 14Templates and application forms: Submission is via F6S platform. Required documents follow a standard checklist: CV, personal statement (max 2 pages), proof of enrolment, degree certificate (for master students), transcripts, and certified English test scores if applicable. The Guidelines include an application process overview, eligibility checklist table, evaluation criteria table, and a step-by-step guide to prepare and submit documents on F6S. Applicants are advised to prepare PDFs without printing restrictions and follow the F6S form fields exactly as in the F6S submission page.

Templates and application form structure

While the formal application must be completed on the F6S platform, the Guidelines for Applicants and the NTNU Open Call package outline the expected structure and documents. Applicants should prepare the following elements to match the F6S form fields:

1. 1Administrative details: full name, date of birth, citizenship, contact email, home university name (must be an NTNU partner with active exchange agreement), indication of applying for Spring 2027 or Autumn 2027.
2. 2Academic profile: current degree, institution, transcripts of results (bachelor and current master courses if applicable), degree certificate (for master students), proof of enrolment (official certificate from home institution International Office or Registrar).
3. 3Curriculum Vitae: detailed academic and professional background (no photo required).
4. 4Personal statement / motivation letter: max 2 pages, explaining motivation, alignment with DigiWind/NTNU programmes, and interest in wind/digital energy transition. Mention any relevant projects, research, or work experience.
5. 5English language evidence: official IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge test report or declaration of native speaker status where applicable.
6. 6Course selection: proposed 30 ECTS package of NTNU courses (list course codes and titles, indicate at least two DigiWind courses and at least one Electric Power Engineering course as per requirements).
7. 7Optional diversity data: voluntary fields on gender, socio-economic background, and age to support the call’s diversity objectives.
8. 8Declarations: Declaration of Honour and, if selected, later signing of Learner Agreement and mobility agreement with NTNU.

How to apply

Create an applicant profile on F6S, prepare required PDFs, complete the online application form on F6S within the relevant call period (Spring or Autumn), upload all mandatory documents, review and submit before the cutoff. If selected, confirm acceptance within five business days by replying to ntnu-opencall@digiwind.org.

Final summary

DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 is a targeted scholarship scheme enabling up to 15 students from NTNU partner universities (EU/EEA and DEP associated countries) to undertake a 6-month placement at NTNU in Spring or Autumn 2027 within M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology. The call provides a stipend of €6,940 per beneficiary to cover living costs, tuition is waived for partner exchange students, and students must pay a small welfare fee. Applications are submitted only via the F6S platform by the specified cut-off dates; eligibility checks and an internal NTNU evaluation determine awards according to clearly defined criteria and weights. This is an NTNU-led call (not an EU direct action) published on the EU portal for visibility. Interested and eligible students should consult the Guidelines for Applicants, prepare the required documentation, and apply through F6S during the relevant application window. For authoritative documents and details see the DigiWind open calls page DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2 ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Full Guidelines for Applicants and the NTNU Open Call 2 offer are available on the DigiWind website: digiwind.org.

This opportunity is a six-month scholarship mobility at NTNU in Norway for students in wind and energy related digitalisation, with places in M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology.[1][12] The call offers €6,940 per selected beneficiary and up to 15 scholarships in total.[1]

The call is listed on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal, but NTNU states that the financial support is administered solely by NTNU under its own responsibility.

What the funding is about

The scheme supports international study mobility for students who want to build digital skills relevant to the wind and energy sectors. The published material describes the award as a stipend intended to cover living and subsistence costs during a six month exchange at NTNU.[1][15]

Key financial terms

Who can apply

• Final year students or graduates holding a B.Sc. Eng., B.Eng., or B.Sc. from an internationally recognised university or higher education institution.[1][12]
• Applicants must have a relevant engineering background suitable for the prerequisites of M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering or M.Sc. Marine Technology.[1][12]
• Applicants must be passport holders from EU or EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme associated countries and must show active student status with an official Certificate of Enrolment from an NTNU partner university.[1][12][15]
• Unless native English speakers, applicants must provide proof of English proficiency with at least IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, or Cambridge English C1 or C2 180.[1][15]
• Students may apply to only one semester, either Spring 2027 or Autumn 2027, and must submit through F6S.[12][15]
• The call encourages women and applicants from economically disadvantaged or diverse backgrounds, alongside the wider goals of diversity, social equality, and gender balance.[1][12]

Programme and mobility scope

Eligible master's programmes:M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering and M.Sc. Marine Technology.[1][12]

The scholarship is intended for a 6 month study period at NTNU, with teaching and application materials in English.[1][12]

How applications are assessed

1. 1Applications are first checked for eligibility, including nationality, enrolment status, degree background, English language evidence, and completeness of the submitted file.[12][15]
2. 2Eligible applications then undergo an internal evaluation by a panel of NTNU experts.[12]
3. 3Candidates are ranked by final assessment score, and scholarships are awarded in order of merit starting from the highest ranked candidates.[12]
4. 4Successful applicants receive an Evaluation Summary Report and an invitation to proceed to enrolment, while other applicants receive the relevant result notice after eligibility or evaluation.[12]
5. 5Selected applicants must confirm acceptance of the formal scholarship offer within 5 business days by replying to the NTNU open call team.[12]
6. 6Appeals must be submitted in writing within 3 business days and are generally limited to procedural errors or discrimination related concerns rather than disagreement with academic scoring.[12]

Important conditions and exclusions

• The stipend is for living and subsistence costs, not tuition or general personal overheads beyond the welfare fee arrangement.[1][12]
• Tuition fee exemption applies to exchange students from NTNU partner universities under NTNU regulations.[12]
• The mandatory welfare fee of approximately €70 per semester must be paid by the student personally.[1][12]
• Stipend payment may be made via cash cards issued by NTNU's Unit for International Relations and is conditional on signing the mobility agreement, enrolment confirmation, and compliance with reporting and eligibility rules.[12]
• Autumn 2027 support depends on how much of the budget remains after the Spring 2027 cut off, so the number of Autumn places is not fully fixed in advance.[12]

Practical applicant guidance

Applicants should prepare the full documentation set carefully, apply only for the semester they want, and ensure that the submission is completed exclusively through F6S before the relevant cut off. Official project information and applicant documents should be checked against the project page and guidelines before submission¹.[12][15]

Footnotes

1. 1Official project information and applicant documents are available at DigiWind NTNU Open Call 2.