Marit Skivenes

Marit Skivenes is a Professor in the Department of Administration and Organisation Theory at the University of Bergen since 2013. She is also a part-time Full Professor at the Department of Welfare and Participation, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), from 2011–present. Her research focuses on deliberative democracy, child welfare systems, and legitimacy of state institutions.

• Research Interests: Child protection, social policy, political theory, and decision-making frameworks.
• Scientific Awards:
  • ERC Consolidator Grant (2016)
  • ISW Journal Prize (2016, co-authored)
• Leadership Roles:
  • Director of the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism (2018–present)
  • Head of the Child Rights Unit at the Centre on Law and Social Transformation (2015)
• Grants:
  • Children's Right to Participation (NRC, NOK 12 mill., 2021–present)
  • Legitimacy Challenges (NRC, NOK 12 mill., 2020–present)