phd in medicine sweden

PhD programmes

When you apply for a phd programme in sweden, you’re actually applying for a job. yeah, you read that right. 👀.

“Do a master’s here – I’d say it’s a very good step to doing a PhD in Sweden. I did my master’s at Malmö University and now I’m doing a PhD at Lund University” – Sanjay, Malmö University. Photo: Oskar Omne

So that means – no tuition fees, no scholarships. But you’ll receive a monthly salary instead. Nice, eh? And that’s why available PhD positions are listed on a university’s job board.

How to apply for a PhD position? You’ll apply directly to the university.

Just so you know, there’s no centralised application process. And things like requirements and application dates? This kind of stuff is decided by each department. But we do know that you’ll need to have a master’s degree – in the same field of study – and a great level of English to apply for a PhD here. You might even need to be fluent in Swedish. But that’ll depend on the subject.

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• 👩🏽‍🎓 Beyond the master's: a PhD?
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Faculty of Medicine's internal website

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The Research School in Medical Science and other doctoral level courses

Introduction to the doctoral programme  .

Immediately after admission to the doctoral programme, the student participates in a compulsory introductory course module. The module is digital and available on the learning platform “Canvas”.  The PhD student also writes an individual reflection paper and discusses it with their supervisor. The supervisor then certifies that the PhD student and supervisor have discussed the contents of the reflection paper, on a certification form found here in the column to the right.

Research School in Medical Science

Upon admission to the doctoral programme, all students are admitted to the Research School in Medical Science, which comprises 13.5 credits. Students are allocated a place at the next research school that starts within a few months to a maximum of one year after admission. The research school is offered four to five times a year with 40 places per round. The language of instruction is English. The research school comprises nine course weeks spread out over approximately six months.

The research school includes the following courses (13.5 credits):

• Introduction to Research Methodology, 3 hp/credits
• Theory and practice of scientific communication, 1,5 hp/credits
• Applied statistics I, 1,5 hp/credits
• Research ethics, 3 hp/credits
• Applied statistics II, 3 hp/credits
• Oral communication, 1,5 hp/credits

The course requirements may vary depending on when you were admitted to the doctoral programme. You can find information about your programme in the General study plan.

Future start dates for the Research School in Medical Science:

• Research School starting week 40 during Autumn of 2024 – admissions completed
• Research School starting week 49 during Autumn of 2024 – admissions completed
• Research School starting week 10 during Spring of 2025- admissions underway

Contact us regarding your PhD studies

The PhD Studies Office

Course Syllabus- admitted after 2023-01-01

Research School in Medical Science 13.5 credits (PDF 431 kB, new tab)

Study Guide- admitted after 2023-01-01

Research School in Medical Science 13.5 creditd (PDF 259 kB, new tab)

Course Syllabus- admitted before 2023-01-01

Research School in Medical Science 14.5 credits (PDF 215 kB, new tab)

Study Guide- admitted before 2023-01-01

Research School in Medical Science 14.5 credits (PDF 355 kB, new tab) 

General study plans

Certification form.

The form to certifying the reflection paper can be found here (PDF 115 kB, new tab)

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Study at the Faculty of Medicine

Research for improved health.

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• In-house infrastructure
• Work for us

Postgraduate research studies

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PhD studies at Uppsala University

Uppsala University, like most universities in Sweden, regards PhD students as employees. Rather than apply for a doctoral programme, candidates must apply for an available doctoral position. PhD applications are handled by the relevant department. In addition to postgraduate studies, doctoral students are usually offered some form of departmental duties such as administration or teaching for up to 20 per cent of their time.

Apply for a PhD position

Open PhD positions at Uppsala University.

Programme content

Uppsala University’s PhD programmes are comprised of courses and a dissertation in which students carry out a unique and significant individual research project. The project may result in either a monograph thesis, which is a cohesive scientific work, or a compilation thesis consisting of several scientific articles and a summary.

A PhD degree is equivalent to four years of full-time study; however, after two years of studies students can graduate with a licentiate degree.

Our PhD programmes give students the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, a deep understanding of the subject area, and the ability to teach.

To be admitted as a doctoral student, candidates must:

• fulfil the entry requirements stated in the announcement
• possess good English language skills
• have the ability to cope with the programme

Insurance for doctoral students with stipends

Uppsala University provides insurance cover for doctoral students whose studies are funded through a stipend. This insurance consists of three parts:

• Sickness benefit
• Parental benefit
• Temporary parental benefit

International PhD students are also covered by Uppsala University’s group and personal insurance that provides accident insurance around the clock.

These insurance schemes are both managed by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet). Please note that illness, parental benefit or claiming of temporary parental benefit must be reported to [email protected] no later than on the second day of sick leave or parental leave.

Doctoral Studies in the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology

Health and parental insurance for doctoral students with stipends on Kammarkollegiet’s website

Application and tuition fees for PhD students

PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship. However, if you are enrolled as a PhD student and wish to take additional courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level that are not included as part of your research programme, you must pay application and tuition fees if you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland.

The following applies to PhD students who are citizens of countries outside of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland:

If you want to take courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level included in your PhD programme , this is administered by your supervisor and/or department. You do not pay application or tuition fees.

If you want to take courses at Bachelor’s or Master’s level outside of your PhD programme , you must apply for courses through www.universityadmissions.se . You must pay application and tuition fees.

PhD studies at the University's three disciplinary domains

• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of science and technology
• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of medicine and pharmacy
• Doctoral studies in the disciplinary domain of humanities and social sciences

Useful links

• Insurance for foreign visitors on Kammarkollegiet's website
• Publications
• Conferment ceremony
• Faculties and departments
• The Doctoral Board of Uppsala University
• About studying in Sweden at studera.nu

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Doctoral studies

Start your academic career with us and make a difference

World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments at Lund University create excellent conditions for doctoral students.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you will not only be well prepared for a successful career as an independent researcher, but you will also have the possibility to publish your work independently during your studies and to gain significant teaching experience.

• Lund University offers doctoral education in all nine faculties
• There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University
• You apply directly to the relevant faculty/department when they advertise a doctoral position
• Self-funded doctoral students should contact the department of their research interest directly.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to a doctoral programme, you need to have completed courses of at least 240 credits (of which at least 60 credits must be for Master’s level studies) or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.

In most cases, students will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, with a major in the same subject as the intended postgraduate study. The major must include a degree thesis presenting the results of independent research.

The quality of your thesis/theses is of particular importance and it is important that you demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking in this piece of work.

Students must have a very good command of English and you may be asked to include proof of proficiency in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS test, if requested by the individual department.

Admission rules for doctoral education at Lund University | 2022 (PDF 249 kB, new tab)

Applying for a doctoral (PhD) position

Doctoral education is organised at the faculty or department level. Application procedures and periods differ between faculties and departments. While some of them advertise their doctoral positions around the same time every year, mostly in spring, others advertise their positions on an ongoing basis.

You apply for a doctoral education position within a certain subject area. Admission to a doctoral education position is restricted and competition for advertised positions is usually tough.

Finding a suitable position

Any funded doctoral positions at Lund University are advertised on our vacancies page on this website (see link below). Select the category 'Doctoral students'.

Once you have found a position you are interested in, carefully read through the vacancy announcement to find out whether you meet the requirements.

Before you apply, we recommend that you also check the relevant faculty's or department's website for any additional information about the application process.

Should you have any questions about a specific position, please contact the contact person(s) listed in the vacancy announcement.

Find PhD vacancies

How to apply

To apply for a doctoral position, you must create an account in the recruitment system Varbi.

Follow the instructions regarding application documents and procedure in the vacancy announcement.

The application documents that you submit through Varbi, including any supporting documents, are sent directly to the faculty or department that advertised the position. 

If you are self-funded through external scholarships or funding, you do not need to create an account in Varbi. You should instead make direct contact with the relevant faculty or department. 

Applying for a position

Employment as a doctoral student

As a general rule, a person admitted to doctoral studies at Lund University is employed through a doctoral studentship.

If you have a doctoral studentship, you are considered to be both a student and an employee with a salary during your doctoral studies. As an employed doctoral student, you are covered by local and central agreements concerning your terms of employment.

In parallel to the doctoral education programme, as a doctoral student you may work with administrative and teaching duties (no more than 20% of a full-time position).

Lund University is responsible for education-related matters and the study environment regardless of how you finance your doctoral studies. All doctoral students also have access to the University’s Occupational Health Service.

Other forms of financing

It is possible to undertake your studies using another form of financing, such as an external scholarship or an agreement between Lund University and an external employer.

Financed by external employer

If you are admitted to doctoral studies and have a position with an employer other than Lund University, you are solely a student, and it is the employer who is responsible for employer-related matters.

External scholarships

As a doctoral student with a scholarship, you are solely a student. You are therefore not entitled to contractual employment benefits at Lund University.

In some cases, a doctoral student with a scholarship is entitled to apply for a doctoral studentship when three years remain of the third-cycle studies.

Doctoral studies – faculty information

On the faculties' webpages for prospective doctoral students you can get specific and detailed information application procedures, admission requirements for various subjects, study plans and more.

• Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
• Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts
• Faculties of Humanities and Theology
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• School of Economics and Management (LUSEM)

Residence permits (if applicable)

If you require a residence permit, you can only complete your permit application after you receive a letter of acceptance from Lund University. Residence permit applications are dealt with by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Resi­dence permit for doctoral studies – migrationsverket.se

About doctoral studies

A doctoral programme consists of 240 ECTS credits and normally requires four years of full-time study. The programme concludes with a doctoral thesis of at least 120 credits.

A 'licentiate' degree is equivalent to half the coursework required for a full doctoral programme and a licentiate thesis of at least 60 credits. It is equivalent to the MPhil of the British education system.

The following links are to the Swedish Council for Higher Education website:

• Degree of Doctor
• Degree of Doctor in the fine, applied and performing arts 
• Degree of Licentiate 
• Degree of Licentiate in the fine, applied and performing arts

Related links

• Institutes and research centres
• Research excellence areas
• Find research at Lund University
• Services for LU researchers

Doctoral student vacancies

Check out our vacancies page regularly to find open doctoral positions.

Doctoral conferment ceremony

The ceremonial highlight of the academic year.

Postgraduate research schools

Additional development opportunities for doctoral students and postdocs.

Doctoral studies at Linköping University

Interested in doctoral studies.

If you want to gain a profound understanding of a particular field, doctoral studies at Linköping University could be for you. You learn scientific methodology, sound research ethics and how to work independently and systematically.

A truly interesting subject, lots of freedom, loads of time and the chance to get down to the nitty-gritty in an academic field. These are some of the reasons that Isabelle Bengtsson started doing a PhD. “I can’t think of a better job”, she says.

LiU offers doctoral studies in three scientific fields: medicine, humanities/social sciences and engineering/natural sciences. Each faculty provides information on doctoral studies within its field.

Meet some of our doctoral students

PhD student to study cancer in New York

Jonas Burman is a doctoral student at Linköping University and has been given the opportunity to go on an international exchange to New York. There he will work at a prestigious laboratory and follow in the footsteps of his supervisor, Linda Bojmar.

Young LiU PhD students in noble company

At the end of June, more than 600 young researchers and 40 Nobel laureates from around the world were invited to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Present in Germany were two LiU PhD students who had the experience of their lives.

Personal development comes with the job

“It’s fun and challenging to be a doctorate student. I enjoy doing research, and now I know it’s something I want to keep doing,” says Lisa Lundin. Her time at LiU has included research into digital customer journeys.

The LiU doctoral student behind a hit game

LiU doctoral student Fredrik Präntare is the architect of the company Pugstorm, which is achieving global success with the game Core Keeper. "Even back when I was studying for my Master of Science degree, I spent every free hour on my own projects,".

PhD-student: "There’s no better job"

A interesting subject, lots of freedom, loads of time and the chance to get down to the nitty-gritty in an academic field. These are some of the reasons that Isabelle Bengtsson started doing a PhD. “I can’t think of a better job”, she says.

Do you want to be a doctoral student at LiU?

I’d recommend anyone looking for stimulating work to apply for a doctoral student position at LiU. Your work here can change society, and also who you are as a person.

Doctoral studies at our faculties

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers a wide variety of doctoral studies, both in single disciplines and in interdisciplinary programmes.

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering aims to develop your ability to independently use scientific methodology and conduct research within the academy or the industry.

Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences educates researchers across the entire medical field, ranging from basic experimental research to patient-oriented research, health sciences and public health.

Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Educational Sciences

Around 80 researchers and doctoral students are currently active within the Faculty of Educational Sciences. During the last few years, research has been greatly consolidated in this area.

More information

Work at LiU

We have the power of over 4 000 co-workers who contribute with actions, large and small, to LiU meeting the challenges of the day. Welcome to apply for att job at Linköping University.

Forskarstudieinfo

Linköping University's course descriptions for third-cycle courses.

PhD student development programme

Our aim is to reinforce and support PhD students to lead themselves and manage performance demands. Also to provide the opportunity to make contacts and exchange experiences with other PhD students.

Curious about doctoral studies?

At studera.nu you’ll find general information on what doctoral studies are all about. This includes everything from admissions and entry requirements to supervision and defending your thesis.

Contact LiU

Contact Linköping University, LiU, and obtain the information you need.

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Doctoral education at Karolinska Institutet

Welcome to a University with focus on doctoral education! World-class research and specialised research environments create a breeding ground for doctoral (PhD) studies at Karolinska Institutet (KI).

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Available positions for doctoral education

Doctoral education positions at Karolinska Institutet are advertised continuoulsy and we welcome your application.

For current doctoral students at KI

Doctoral students and employees at Karolinska Institutet can find more information about the doctoral education and the resources needed in the every day working life within the university at the Staff portal.

Course catalogue and course vacancies

Karolinska Institutet offers a large number of doctoral courses for our current doctoral students every semester, look for the one that fits you and find vacancies in the course catalogue.

Blogging about research and career

Interested in life as a researcher? Follow doctoral students, postdocs, researchers and alumni blogging for KI Career Service on the Researcher blogs.

Study in Stockholm

The official guide on what Stockholm has to offer international students.

International staff

KI offers support service for international doctoral students. Here you can find all kinds of necessary information for your stay in Sweden and KI.

Doctoral education - available positions

PhD studies at Stockholm University

Stockholm University stands as an attractive destination for those considering PhD studies. With a strong commitment to research excellence and a growing network of international collaborations, the university offers a favourable environment for advanced research and academic growth.

Stockholm University has a long tradition of research excellence spanning various fields of study, both in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Many faculty members are at the forefront of their respective disciplines, producing influential research that addresses pressing global challenges and contributing to the shaping of industries, policies and societies.

Doctoral students are employees

Moreover, Stockholm University recognizes international collaborations as an essential part of scientific research, thus actively fosters partnerships with esteemed institutions and scholars from around the world. This global perspective enriches the academic experience for PhD candidates, providing valuable insights and opportunities for cross-cultural engagement.

• Stockholm University is one of the 100 highest-ranked universities in the world and one of the top 50 universities in Europe
• We offer a wide range of research subjects within science and human science
• There are no tuition fees for doctoral education in Sweden
• Doctoral students are employees at SU and  receive salary and other standard benefits of employment.

Available PhD positions

As the academia constitutes the cradle of knowledge, I am proud of being part of this community which actively contributes in the generation of innovative ideas which target to solve everyday problems. I also enjoy the close connection to the industry in Sweden.

- Varvara Apostolopoulou Kalkavoura

Read the full interview with Varvara

Doctoral studies in Sweden

Our doctoral studies take four years and result in a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the highest academic degree in Sweden. During this period you will both take advanced courses in your field of interest and work in a original research project.  However, after two years, you might have the possibility to take an intermediate degree of licentiate.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to PhD studies, you need to meet the general entry requirements, the specific entry requirements, and have the ability to successfully complete your studies.

General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

Institutions may have specific eligibility requirements. Verify the requirements for your area of interest with the relevant institution.

How to apply

One thing that differentiates PhD programmes at Stockholm University and Sweden from those elsewhere is that most of our PhD students are treated like full employees of the university. PhD positions are posted alongside other jobs on our website and applications are made for specific positions. PhD positions can be announced once or twice per year, depending on funding availability.

Before sending your application, you can check the department’s website for further information about the faculty and the possibilities connected with the PhD position. You can also find specific information about the application process in the announce for the position, along with the contact person if you have further questions.

There is usually an opportunity to apply for doctoral studies both in the autumn and spring. On the institutions' websites about doctoral studies, you can find the specific dates applicable to that institution. You can also see the current doctoral positions advertised. 

Find available PhD vacancies at Stockholm University

Funding and financing doctoral studies

In most cases, doctoral students are treated as employees at Stockholm University, which means they receive a salary and other standard benefits of employment.  There is even the possibility for you to extend your period of studies by working with teaching or administrative tasks within your department, up to 20% of a full-time position, which can result in a full extra year of employment as PhD student.

However, it is possible to pursue doctoral studies at Stockholm University also in case you have an external scholarship or special agreement with a company or other external employers. In these special cases, you will be subject to your employer-specific conditions only, and be considered solely a student at Stockholm University.

Residence permits (if applicable)

If you are an international student from a country outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland and you plan to pursue a PhD in Sweden, you will need a residence permit to study in the country. The residence permit is required for stays longer than three months.

You will find more information on the Swedish Migration Agency's website:

Residence permit for doctoral studies

Faculty information

Faculty of science.

Research at the Faculty of Science covers broad knowledge areas, ranging from the elementary particles of atomic nuclei to the outermost limits of the universe, for example. Several of the faculty's institutions have been behind discoveries and scientific breakthroughs that receive recognition worldwide.

The Stockholm University BioResearch School organizes PhD courses for students at any of the Biology departments at SU no matter their subject area.

Stockholm University BioResearch School

Faculty of Humanities

Research in the humanities maintains high quality, with a wide range of subjects, allowing university researchers to engage in collaborative efforts across scientific domains. Philosophy, history, art and literary studies, journalism, linguistics, and Swedish as a second language for the deaf are examples of subjects in which research is conducted.

Those admitted to doctoral education have the opportunity to participate in the Faculty of Humanities Research School.

Faculty of Humanities Research School

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law achieves nationally leading and internationally outstanding research. The researcher's freedom characterizes the scientific work. Legal discussions are expected to be lively, open, and ongoing.

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences conducts qualified and high-quality research within its various established disciplines and interdisciplinary research fields. Strong connections to current challenges for society and politics generate central research questions.

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers doctoral education courses for those admitted to an institution belonging to the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Doctoral Education Courses

Research subjects at Stockholm University

Research infrastructures at Stockholm University

The departments provide education at the PhD level

The individual departments often publish specific information doctoral studies programmes at their respective website.  All institutions offering education at the PhD level are categorized into the following fields: humanities, languages, social sciences, and law, as well as natural sciences.

Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies

• General Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
• Archaeological Science
• Osteoarchaeology

Doctoral studies at the Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies

Department of Culture and Aesthetics

• History of Ideas
• Art History
• Literary Studies
• Theatre and Performance studies

Doctoral studies at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics

Department of Media Studies

• Journalism Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Fashion Studies
• Cinema Studies

Doctoral studies at the Department Media Studies

Department of History

Doctoral studies at the Department of History

Department of Philosophy

• Practical Philosophy
• Theoretical Philosophy

Doctoral studies at the Department of Philosophy

Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies

• History of Religions
• Gender Studies

Doctoral studies at the Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies

Department of Teaching and Learning

• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Language Education
• Teaching and learning with Specialisation in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Education

Doctoral studies at the Department of Teaching and Learning

Department of English

• English Linguistics
• English-language Literature

Doctoral studies at the Department of English

Department of Linguistics

• Linguistics

Doctoral studies at the Department of Linguistics

Department of Romance and Classical Languages

• Romance Languages

Doctoral studies at the Department of Romance and Classical Languages

Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German

• Baltic Languages
• Slavic Languages

Doctoral studies at the Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German

Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism

• Scandinavian Languages
• Bilingualism
• Translation Studies

Doctoral studies at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism

Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

• Asian languages and cultures
• Middle Eastern languages and cultures

Doctoral studies at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Social sciences and law

Department of child and youth studies.

• Child and Youth Studies
• Preschool Didactics

Doctoral studies at the Department of Child and Youth Studies

Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

• Computer and Systems Sciences
• Information Society

Doctoral studies at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Department of Criminology

• Criminology

Doctoral studies at the Department of Criminology

Department of Economic History and International Relations

• Economic History
• International Relations

Doctoral studies at the Department of Economic History and International Relations

Department of Economics

Doctoral studies is provided in collaboration with:

Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES)

Swedish institute for social research (sofi).

Programs at the doctoral level at the Department of Economics

Department of Education 

Doctoral studies at the Department of Education

Department of Human Geography

• Geography with a Cultural Geography focus

Doctoral studies at the Department of Human Geography

Department of Political Science

• Political Science

Doctoral studies at the Department of Political Science

Department of Psychology

Doctoral studies at the Department of Psychology

Department of Public Health Sciences

• Public Health Sciences

Doctoral studies at the Department of Public Health Science

Department of Social Anthropology

• Social Anthropology

Doctoral studies at the Department of Social Anthropology

Department of Sociology

• Sociological Demography

Studies at the doctoral level at the Department of Sociology

Department of Social Work

• Social Work

Doctoral studies at the Department of Social Work

Department of Special Education

• Special Education

Doctoral studies at the Department of Special Education

Department of Statistics

Doctoral studies at the Department of Statistics

• Didactics of Mathematics
• Didactics of Natural Sciences
• Language Didactics
• Subject Didactics with a focus on the didactics of aesthetic, humanistic, or social science subjects

Doctoral studies at the Department of Teaching and Learnin

• International Economics
• Research and higher education in economics

Doctoral studies in Economics

Stockholm Business School

• Business Administration
• Financial Economics

Doctoral studies at Stockholm Business School

• Doctoral candidates at SOFI are enrolled in either the Department of Sociology or the Department of Economics.

Doctoral studies at the Swedish Institute for Social Research

Department of Law

• Jurisprudence

Doctoral studies at the Department of Law  

Natural Sciences

Department of ecology, environment and plant sciences.

• Ecology and Evolution
• Ecotoxicology
• Marine Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Plant Systematics

Doctoral studies at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences  

Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute

• Molecular Biosciences

Doctoral studies at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute

Department of Zoology

• Functional Zoomorphology
• Population Genetics
• Zoological Ecology
• Zoological Systematics and Evolution

Doctoral studies at the Department of Zoology

Stockholm Resilience Centre

• Sustainability Science

Doctoral studies at Stockholm Resilience Centre

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Department of geological sciences.

• Geochemistry
• Marine Geology

Doctoral studies at the Department of Geological Sciences  

Department of Environmental Science

• Environmental Science

Doctoral studies at the Department of Environmental Science

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Are you interested in learning more and deepening your knowledge of a particular field of study? Are you interested in contributing to the production of new knowledge? Why not look into doctoral studies at Umeå University?

Doctoral studies involve four years of full-time study, which include a number of courses and a doctoral thesis.

Besides acquiring in-depth knowledge of a field of study, you will also cultivate your critical and analytical thinking.

During your studies, you get to solve problems independently as you prepare for a professional career within academia, or the business or public sector.

Doctoral students at Umeå University are regarded as employees and also receive a salary and other standard benefits of employment. Instead of applying directly for a doctoral level programme, candidates must apply for an available doctoral position that are published on our Work with us site.

Requirements

To be accepted as a doctoral student you are required:

• to fulfil the entrance qualifications for the subject in question, or
• to show that you have other abilities that are necessary to complete the education.

If you are interested in taking on doctoral studies, you should first contact the department that conducts education and research in your field of interest.

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Admission regulations

The Admission regulations for doctoral education contains the rules that Umeå University adheres to for application, qualification and selection.

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Further reading

More information can be found in the Swedish Council for Higher Education's information for doctoral studies. There you will find more detailed information and links to the current legislation that regulates doctoral studies at Swedish universities.

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Doctoral student in Political Science

Sapere Aude—dare to be wise—is our motto. Our students and employees develop knowledge and expertise that enrich both people and the world around them. Our academic environment is characterised by ...

Doctoral student in Political Science (psychological defense and disinfo.)

One doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies within the research area of Critical and Cultural Theory, affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS)

Södertörn University is a higher education institution in Stockholm that conducts education, research and collaboration with the surrounding community for sustainable societal development. Education and research are conducted in the humanities, so...

Doctoral Student in Atmospheric Science at the University of Gothenburg (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Reference number PAR 2024/690The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive st...

PhD students in Materials Engineering

Reference number IEI-2024-00437We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on ...

Doctoral (PhD) student position in Functional Genomics/Regulatory Transcriptomics

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an indiv...

PhD Student in Generative Modelling of Conversational Dynamics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer ScienceThis project aims to create generative models of spoken conversation that enable speaking machines to adapt their conversation style over tim...

PhD Student in Physics

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract resear...

Doctoral student in protein design

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Chemical science and engineeringSyrén's research group is recruiting a PhD student in protein design. The project, which is funded by SSF, involves research ...

Doctoral student in Underwater Robotics and Machine Learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject:  Computer Science The project involves the use of multiple autonomous underwater vehicles to inspect and monitor an area quickly.  The use of machine learnin...

Doctoral student in Computer Science, specialisation in evolvable AI

Doctoral student in condensed matter theory.

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: physicsThe project will mainly focus on quantum many-body physics in the field condensed matter physics. It will involve theoretical investigation of quantum...

Doctoral student metallurgy of recycling of steels

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Materials Science EngineeringA project funded by Horizon Europe “Metallic Elements Dissipation Avoided by Life cycle design for Steel” (MEDALS) aims to incre...

Doctoral student in concrete materials

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Civil and Architectural Engineering, with specialization in Concrete Structures.Your main task is researching concrete material, especially on the properties...

Doctoral student in Multimodal AI for Human-Robot Interaction

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer ScienceWe are looking for a motivated PhD student for the WASP WARA Media and Language project "BELLA: Building Expressive Language for Likeable Age...

Doctoral student in Computer Science (Radar Radiance Maps for Robust Perception and Navigation)

Reference number ORU 2.1.1-04623/2024Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Computer Science, concluding with a doctoral degree.Start date: no later than January ...

Doctoral student in Computer Science (Robotic Lab Automation for Handling Powdered and Granular Materials)

Reference number ORU 2.1.1-04624/2024Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral program in computer science, concluding with a doctoral degree (PhD. in Computer Science).Start dat...

Doctoral (PhD) student position in Epigenetics of inflammatory type 2 diabetes

PRISMAS Project: PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden

Are you the next PRISMAS student?PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral programme training the next generation of leading synchrotron experts.The program will train 40 curious, p...

Doctoral student in light-controllable fluorescent proteins in microscopy

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Biological Physics We are looking for a motivated student interested in biophysics and live-cell imaging to join the Advanced Optical Bio-Imaging Laboratory ...

Phd students in System Security, Formal Verification and Machine Learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer scienceWe invite highly motivated students with a strong background in system security, formal verification, and/or machine learning to apply for tw...

Doctoral student in Production Systems

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact? Join our team as doctoral student in the research project ReShare (Shared Understanding and Requirements Management for Gree...

Doctoral student in Culinary Arts and Meal Science

Reference number ORU 2.1.1-04837/2024Örebro University and the School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Culinary Arts and Meal Science, concluding with a doctoral degree...

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Genomic Medicine Sweden, GMS, is paving the way for improved diagnostics, care and treatment.

Genomic Medicine Sweden receives SEK 49.5 million for precision medicine investments

20 May, 2024 | Press release

Today, the Swedish Ministry of Social Affairs announces that it is granting SEK 49.5 million to Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) to develop and intensify work in precision diagnostics, childhood cancer, rare diseases and data sharing.

Continued increase in the use of precision diagnostics in Swedish healthcare

8 April, 2024 | News

A summary of the precision diagnostic analyses performed in routine healthcare in Sweden in 2023 shows that more than 90,800 clinical samples were analyzed. In addition to SARS-CoV-2, which continues to represent a significant proportion, many analyses were performed...

Sweden’s ambitious national collaboration for genomic medicine

Our strategic mission is to foster collaboration between healthcare providers, academia, patient organizations and industry and realize precision medicine by effectively utilizing the rapidly advancing sequencing technologies to provide the highest standards of genomic testing in routine clinical care throughout Sweden.

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Participation and knowledge from patients and next of kin representatives is crucial for GMS to be able to introduce precision medicine in health care based on the individual’s needs.

Through an active collaboration with industry, GMS will develop and provide tomorrow´s solutions for the diagnostics and treatment of various diseases. 

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Who is a PhD of Veterinary Medicine?

A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine involves obtaining knowledge and applied skills in diagnostics, treatment and prevention of diseases of pets, wild and domestic animals. The educational program includes courses in animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and parasitology.

What are the main duties of a PhD of Veterinary Medicine?

The duties of veterinary doctor are to control animal health issues, to diagnose, treat and prevent animal diseases which includes taking care of animals to improve public health; carry out home visits which only some vets do, immunize animals against different types of disease; perform surgery including managing anesthesia; work on out-of-hours emergency cases when on call.

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Education at Uppsala University is characterised by its association with research. Students acquire up-to-date knowledge as well as the skills and capacity for independent and crit...

University of Gothenburg

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Linnaeus University

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Linnaeus University was established in 2010 through a merger between Växjö University and University of Kalmar. Linnaeus University is located in Växjö and Kalmar and offers 150 d...

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Swedish: Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet) (SLU) is a university in Sweden. Although its head office is located in Ultuna, Uppsala, th...

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Reappointment of E. John Wherry, PhD, as Chair of the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics

August 13, 2024

Through the extensive review process, which included a comprehensive self-study, an internal committee review, and an external review by three international leaders in the fields of pharmacology and immunology, our collective understanding was reaffirmed: Dr. Wherry is widely recognized for his leadership of a department that is regarded as one of the top research programs in the country. A highly esteemed scientist, he has set a bold vision to expand the disciplines of focus within SPATT to include immunopharmacology.  The department has made substantial progress towards executing this vision with outstanding recruitment of faculty whose work encompasses different aspects of immunology, pharmacology, chemistry, and development of novel therapeutic approaches. Recruitment and investment in established programs and new technologies have advanced the field with impactful research and scholarship. 

In addition to serving as Chair, Dr. Wherry is also Director of the UPenn Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I 3 H) and the leader of the Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Penn , which joins centers at NYU, Yale and Tel Aviv (the Colton Consortium) in transforming the landscape of autoimmune disease research.

Dr. Wherry’s accomplishments and impact as a renowned scientist are known internationally and were recognized by election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2023. Dr. Wherry has been a pioneer in the field of T cell exhaustion, the mechanisms by which T cell responses are attenuated during chronic infections and cancer. He helped identify the role of the “checkpoint” molecule PD-1 and others that are now targeted for reinvigoration of exhausted T cells in cancer, and his work has defined the underlying molecular and epigenetic mechanisms of exhausted T cells. Dr. Wherry has over 340 publications (including recent exceptional papers in Science on JAK inhibition and in Cell on checkpoint blockade ), an H-Index of 135, and his publications have been cited over 100,000 times.

Lastly, the review included important recommendations for additional ways in which the Department can continue to build on its strengths and alignment with our strategic plan – Serving a Changing World .  We look forward to working with Dr. Wherry as he continues to connect and enhance the core foundations of pharmacology and immunology.  His many contributions to Penn Medicine – from various leadership roles to service to collaborations – enrich our community, and we are grateful that he has agreed to continue to serve as Chair of SPATT.  Please join us in congratulating Dr. Wherry on his reappointment.

Jon Epstein, MD

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Doctoral studies are an important part of the University’s mission and responsibility and, as a doctoral student, you will be making important contributions to research at the University of Gothenburg. Doctoral studies allow you to develop a deeper understanding of a scientific field of study and are provided free of charge in Sweden.

Doctoral studies comprise of 240 credits, equivalent to four years of full-time studies, and leads to a Degree of Doctor. It is also possible to finish your studies with a Degree of Licentiate (120 credits) after two years of full-time studies. Doctoral studies are divided into two parts: doctoral courses and an individual research project. The structure of your doctoral studies depends on the general syllabus for the subject you are admitted to and by your individual study plan that you establish together with your supervisor and your doctoral examiner.

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Doctoral students with documented permanent disabilities are eligible for different forms of study support. Examples of this are note-taking support, adapted course literature, adjusted assessments and software that can make reading and writing easier.

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Cahill Selected to be Director of Yale Psychiatry Residency Program

John Cahill, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, has been selected to be director of the Yale Psychiatry Residency Program.

Cahill was selected after a very competitive search process headed by a committee that considered input from inside and outside the department and Yale School of Medicine. His appointment must be approved by the Yale New Haven Health Graduate Medical Education Committee.

Cahill is well known within the Yale Department of Psychiatry as an accomplished and respected clinician, educator, and scientist. He completed his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Nottingham before earning a PhD in translational research methods in psychiatry at the University of Huddersfield.

After completing his psychiatry residency at Yale, he served as chief resident for education and completed research fellowships in psychopharmacology and in early intervention and public psychiatry.

Cahill is board certified in psychiatry, clinical informatics, and in addiction medicine. He joined the department faculty in 2015. Since joining the faculty, he has served as medical director of the Specialized Treatment for Early Psychosis (STEP) program, medical director of the Acute Services Division, and deputy medical director for informatics of the Connecticut Mental Health Center. Cahill will replace Richard Belitsky, MD, who has served as interim program director.

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School of Medicine Welcomes 2024 Incoming Classes

Duke University School of Medicine welcomes more than 630 students from across the country and around the world as they start their health professions careers at the School of Medicine this month. The MD program held its White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 2, and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program welcomed its incoming students with a convocation ceremony on Friday, August 9. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program held a White Coat Ceremony in June to mark the transition of its students from the classroom to their clinical experience.   

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Dr. Sten Vermund Named Dean of USF Health College of Public Health

After seven and half years of dedicated service to the Yale School of Public Health, Dr. Sten H. Vermund, MD, PhD, will be joining the University of South Florida as dean of the USF Health College of Public Health effective January 1, 2025. The relocation also allows Dr. Vermund to be on-site as the newly elected president of the Global Virus Network, which recently moved its international headquarters to USF.

A former dean of YSPH (2017-2022) and the current Anna M.R. Lauder Professor of Public Health. Dr. Vermund also serves as a professor of pediatrics and a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive services at the Yale School of Medicine, and is an internationally recognized infectious disease epidemiologist focused on diseases in resource-limited settings, especially HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (HPV), and parasitic diseases.

Dr. Vermund's tenure as YSPH dean was marked by several historic gains. Under his leadership, YSPH experienced its largest jump in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in more than a decade. Dr. Vermund established the school’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, expanded the Office of Public Health Practice, was instrumental in developing the Yale Institute for Global Health in collaboration with the schools of nursing and medicine, and introduced YSPH’s widely popular Executive MPH degree program. His deanship was further notable for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, both within and outside of Yale. And it was under Dr. Vermund's stewardship that former Yale University President Peter Salovey, Provost Scott Strobel, and YSM Dean Nancy Brown announced our historic transition towards being a fully independent school at Yale – a transition that was fully realized on July 1 of this year.

At USF, Dr. Vermund will be dean of the USF College of Public Health, a senior associate vice president of USF Health, and a distinguished university health professor. In his role as president of the Global Virus Network (GVH), Dr. Vermund oversees a nonprofit coalition of human and animal virologists from more than 80 centers of excellence in 40 countries. The GVH works to advance knowledge about future pandemic threats, mitigate the spread of potential viruses, and develop drugs, vaccines, and treatments to combat them.

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