Current appointments:

Minister of Research and Higher Education (A)

Ministry of Education and Research (of 2006) – Jonas Gahr Støre's Government

11.09.2026–

The Minister of Research and Higher Education is responsible for research policy, Higher education, tertiary vocational education, educational loans and grants and adult education and skills.

Past appointments:

State Secretary (A)

to the Council of State Aasland, Sigrun Gjerløw

Ministry of Education and Research (of 2006) - Jonas Gahr Støre's Government

14.02.2025–11.09.2026