- Peace and Conflict
- Causes of War
- Nonviolent Movements
- Nordic Security
- Women, Peace and Security
- Quantitative Methods
Linn Åmot
Research Assistant
Email: linamo@prio.org
Mobile phone: +47 91 13 73 97
Interests and experience
Linn is a research assistant involved in multiple projects, currently focusing on Nordic security and defence, women’s empowerment across all stages of the peace process, and the role of elected members of the UN Security Council in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Her work varies across projects. As part of the Women’s Empowerment in Peace Processes project, Linn contributes by coding gender provisions in peace agreements and assessing their implementation. In previous projects, she has collected and analyzed data on National Action Plans for Women, Peace and Security, as well as the policy engagements and contestations of elected UN Security Council members.
Linn is part of PRIO's organizing team for the Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security. The Oscarsborg Symposium provides an exclusive and neutral forum under the Chatham House Rule, bringing together leading decision-makers and experts from both the public and private sectors, supported by distinguished scholars. Participants engage in discussions on shared Nordic security and preparedness challenges with the aim of developing a stronger common understanding of the issues at stake. In her work with the Symposium, Linn contributes, among other things, by planning the concept and program, as well as communicating with the participants.
Previously, Linn wrote a quantitative MA thesis on horizontal inequalities and nonviolent movements in collaboration with PRIO through the UiO-PRIO Student Programme.
Education:
- 2022-2024: MPhil in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Oslo
- 2018-2021: BA in International Studies with a specialization in Political Science at the University of Oslo
Previous Experience:
- 2024: MA Student at PRIO
- 2023: Intern on the Elite Political Dynamics in Electoral Autocracies project at PRIO
Spoken Languages:
- Fluent in English and Norwegian
Technical Skills
- R
- LaTex
- QGIS
- SQLite
Latest news
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Tuesday, 6 Oct 2026
The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium Strengthens Nordic Business-State Networks in Defence and Preparedness
The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium Strengthens Nordic Business-State Networks in Defence and Preparedness
The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium gathered leaders and experts from business, government, and research to examine the critical roles and conditions of businesses in defense and preparedness.
Monday, 28 Sep 2026
PRIO gathers Nordic leaders and experts at Oscarsborg Fortress to discuss the role of business in defence and preparedness
PRIO gathers Nordic leaders and experts at Oscarsborg Fortress to discuss the role of business in defence and preparedness
Leading decision-makers, business representatives, experts and researchers from across the Nordic region will gather at Oscarsborg Fortress on 1-2 October 2026 for the second annual Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security. Hosted by PRIO.
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026
Academic skills course on integrating quantitative data into qualitative research
Academic skills course on integrating quantitative data into qualitative research
The PRIO Research School on Peace and Conflict hosted researchers from Masaryk University and the University of Helsinki for an academic skills course.
Friday, 29 May 2026
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
As part of the NORHED II project Partnership for Peace: Better Higher Education for Resilient Societies , PRIO and the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security hosted a PhD-level course on Gender, Peace and Conflict, from May 27 to 29.
Monday, 18 May 2026
PhD Course in Advanced Qualitative Methods in Conflict Studies
PhD Course in Advanced Qualitative Methods in Conflict Studies
The PRIO Research School on Peace and Conflict hosted doctoral candidates at the PhD-level course “Advanced Qualitative Methods in Conflict Studies”, May 4-8, 2026.
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026
Evidence, Data, and Empowerment - Research supporting women's agency and gender equal reforms post war
Evidence, Data, and Empowerment - Research supporting women's agency and gender equal reforms post war
Women’s Empowerment in Peace Processes (EMPOW) and Women’s Activities in Armed Rebellion (WAAR) research teams met for a workshop on the role of data in promoting gender-equal peace.
Thursday, 11 Dec 2025
PRIO contributes to Japan’s program on forming a new generation of researchers on gender equality
PRIO contributes to Japan’s program on forming a new generation of researchers on gender equality
How can we amplify youth engagement and foster cross-border learning on gender equality to tackle tomorrow’s challenges on peace and security?
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2025
Lessons across the Nordic region – visit to PRIO by the Swedish Gender Equality Agency
Lessons across the Nordic region – visit to PRIO by the Swedish Gender Equality Agency
On October 29, PRIO Research Director Louise Olsson welcomed representatives from the Swedish Gender Equality Agency for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and experiences between Norway and Sweden.
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2025
PhD course on Mass Mobilization and Democratization
PhD course on Mass Mobilization and Democratization
As part of the NORHED II project Partnership for Peace: Better Higher Education for Resilient Societies, PRIO hosted a PhD-level course on Mass Mobilization and Democratization, from October 29 to 31.
Friday, 3 Oct 2025
The 2025 Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security - Communicating for War and Countering Disinformation: The Nordic Approach
The 2025 Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security - Communicating for War and Countering Disinformation: The Nordic Approach
The first Oscarsborg Symposium gathered Nordic leaders, experts, and scholars to reflect on joint Nordic security challenges and develop better joint understandings of issues at stake.
Work positions
2024–2026
Research AssistantPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
2024
Master's studentPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
2023
InternPRIOPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)Intern on the ELITE-Project
Education
2022–2024
MPhil Peace and Conflict Studies
University of Oslo
2018–2021
BA International Studies
University of OsloSpecialization in Political Science
