Sigurd Eid Jacobsen

Sigurd Eid Jacobsen is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Health and Welfare Studies within the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research – Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) at OsloMet – Storbyuniversitetet. His research focuses on the intersection of social inequality, disability, family dynamics, and welfare services, with particular attention to how families with disabled children navigate institutional systems.

• Master’s in Sociology, University of Oslo (2019)
• PhD in Social Science, OsloMet (2024)

His research interests lie in social inequality, welfare state structures, disability, youth, and family welfare interactions. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to examine institutional access, administrative burden, and the lived experiences of marginalized families. His recent work critically assesses individual planning systems and coordinator roles in Norway’s welfare framework.

The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on disability policy, service navigation, and the impact of the pandemic on vulnerable populations. His studies often highlight the gap between policy intentions and real-world implementation, emphasizing the emotional and bureaucratic labor placed on families. Keywords across his work include social class, institutional interaction, citizenship, and socio-spatial inequality.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive dissemination efforts through public outlets and conferences underscore his commitment to policy impact and public engagement.

• Advises on research design and data interpretation in welfare studies
• Actively involved in multiple funded research projects, including pandemic impact studies and youth mental health in the Nordic region
• Principal investigator and collaborator on projects funded by Norwegian research councils and public institutions

He is a core member of the Health and Welfare Studies research group at NOVA, contributing to team-based investigations on inequality, service uptake, and welfare reform. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with sociologists, public health experts, and policy analysts.