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Become a member

– because we are stronger together

Are you a knowledge worker in a position that requires higher education? Then Forskerforbundet – The Norwegian Association of Researchers (NAR)- is the union for you!

Forskerforbundet organises employees and students in research, higher education and dissemination of knowledge. We have 26,000 members.

Our main purpose is to increase salaries and improve working conditions for our members.

Become a member

The world needs knowledge.
Knowledge workers need Forskerforbundet.

There are many good reasons to join Forskerforbundet.
Here are some of them:

  • We work to ensure that knowledge workers are paid better.
  • Free legal help in the workplace - we're there when you need it.
  • Attractive membership benefits in banking and insurance.
  • Unity, competence and networks for knowledge workers.
  • Our members are the backbone of the Norwegian knowledge sector.
  • We influence politics and advocate for knowledge workers.
  • Every member counts – together we stand stronger.

 

 

Great savings with your Forskerforbundet membership

Did you know that as a member of Forskerforbundet you can get great discounts as part of your membership benefits? Check out your possible savings below.

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Turbulent times make union membership more important than ever

“You are more vulnerable when you stand alone than when you stand shoulder to shoulder with others in a trade union,” says Hilde Gunn Slottemo, Vice President of Forskerforbundet.

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Double membership

We have double membership agreements with a number of Norwegian associations for professionals. With double membership, you can be a member of both organisations without paying double fees.

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Guest membership

We have reciprocal membership agreements with sister organisations in the Nordic countries, Ireland, Great Britain, Canada and the USA. If you are a member of our sister organisation in one of these countries, you can join Forskerforbundet for free as a guest member.

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Changes to your membership

If you change your address or your employment, take a leave of absence, or retire, you must inform our Central Office. Log on to your personal membership page: My page ("Min side") to update your membership information.

Log on to My page

How much does it cost?

Here you will find the fees that apply in 2025.

Membership fees

Do you know someone who could become a member of Forskerforbundet?

Recruit a colleague and get NOK 500 in referral bonus for each new member you recruit.

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