# Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/norwegian-institute-of-international-affairs-nupi

The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs [NUPI] is a leading centre for research on international issues in areas of particular relevance to Norwegian foreign policy. We communicate research-based insights to the Norwegian public as well as to wider international audiences, and are committed to excellence, relevance and credibility in all our work. NUPI has three main pillars of research and expertise: security and risk, growth and development, and international order and governance. The Security and Risk pillar covers traditional security and defence policy and peace operations, as well as other aspects of risk in Norwegian foreign policy related to greater investment, travel and presence abroad. Growth and development focuses on the emerging powers, international economics and developmental issues. Order and governance covers the multilateral system, regional organizations and how diplomacy as an institution works and evolves. At NUPI we undertake basic as well as applied research and advisory services, always striving for sound, theory-informed foundations in our work. A central principle is interdisciplinary collaboration, within the institute and with other institutions in Norway and abroad. We aim to be relevant both for professionals in international politics and for the general public in Norway. NUPI’s researchers participate actively in the public debate in their fields of expertise and make frequent appearances in the media. NUPI was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1959. The institute is a state body under the Ministry of Education and Research, but operates independently as a non-political institution in all its professional activities. Main sources of funding for research at NUPI are the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. Support also comes from private companies and international funding sources, such as the EU. NUPI’s Director is Ulf Sverdrup.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Government, Politics, Research, Business Development |
| Website | https://nupi.no |

## Leadership

- Kari M. Osland, Director
- Roman Vakulchuk, Head of Climate and Energy Research Group
- Wrenn Yennie Lindgren, Senior Research Fellow; Head Of Center For Asian Research (ncar)
- Niels Nagelhus Schia, Head Of Nupi's Research Group On Security And Defense
- Åsmund Weltzien, Head Of Communications
- Kacper Szulecki, Research Professor Of International Climate Governance
- Cedric de Coning, Research Professor, Peace, Conflict & Development Research Group
- Maryam Sugaipova, Advisor

## Common questions

### Is Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) hiring right now?

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)'s careers site.

### Where is Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) headquartered?

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) is headquartered in Norway and was founded in 1959.

### Who leads Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)?

Kari M. Osland, Director, is at the top of Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)'s org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)?

Pick a role on Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)'s TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)'s own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.
