BIOCORE Research School
Training the next generation of researchers in biodiversity science to meet environmental challenges.
About BIOCORE
BIOCORE is a national graduate research school led by Norway’s four university natural history museums. The research school offers cross‑disciplinary training in biodiversity, with collections‑based research at its core, drawing on the extensive natural history collections we manage. BIOCORE provides specialised courses and workshops, research and training mobility, regular seminars and networking events, and opportunities to collaborate with non‑academic and policy partners.
Upcoming activities
Long term course plan
Several of our courses are recurrent and offered at specific intervals. See the full overview of courses and their planned years to help you plan your training.
Become a BIOCORE member
Join our international community of biodiversity researchers and gain access to specialised training and strong national and international networks.
Our 2026 Full Member cohort
Seven PhD students from Norway’s natural history museums are part of BIOCORE’s first Full Member cohort.
Organisation
BIOCORE is organised as a collaboration between Norway’s four university natural history museums. The research school is led by the Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo and has a rotating leadership model shared between two leaders, supported by co‑leaders at each museum, a dedicated coordinator, and an external advisory board with national and international experts.
Contact
BIOCORE Coordinator
