Funded PhD Positions in Sweden
As of 9 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 97 open PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden from 13 organizations.
Listings updated
Key facts
As of 9 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 97 open PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden from 13 organizations.
- Open listings
- 97
- Organizations
- 13
- Closing within 30 days
- 85
- State pay or funding
- 97
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden
97 current matching listings
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff…
Due todayPaidPhysics · Materials Science · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Nuclear Power Safety
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics, specialization in Nuclear Engineering The group of Nuclear Power Safety in…
Due todayPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics · Business and Management
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral (PhD) student position in proteomics and insulin resistance in metabolic disease
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…
Due todayPaidLife Sciences · Data Science · Medical Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Urban Morphology and Walking for Healthy Urban Planning and Design
Reference number REF 2026-0409 How can urban morphology help us understand pedestrians’ environmental exposure, identify where urban interventions can have the greatest…
Due todayPaidCivil Engineering · Environmental Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University…
Due todayPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Remote Fault Attacks on Cryptographic Algorithms
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology…
1 day leftPaidComputer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in next-generation targeted biotherapeutics
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Project description Third-cycle subject: Biotechnology Design and…
1 day leftPaidMedical Sciences · Neuroscience · Life Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Reference number REF 2026-0449 Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create the future of optical communications and sensing! About us At the…
1 day leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in theoretical chemistry
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Light drives a wide range of physical and chemical processes…
1 day leftPaidChemistry · Life Sciences · Physics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in nonlinear optical materials
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Applied Physics We are looking for a doctoral student who wants…
1 day leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Biotechnology
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Project description Third-cycle subject: Biotechnology At the…
1 day leftPaidLife Sciences · Artificial Intelligence · Chemistry
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Machine Learning for Integrated Resources Modelling
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management Project description Third-cycle subject: Energy and Environmental Systems The division…
1 day leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Energy · Business and Management
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Post-doctoral fellow in Biology
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff…
2 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Post-doctoral fellow in AI-based design of de novo protein biofilm systems
Lunds universitet Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500…
3 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Business and Management · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and complex films
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics FLOW is a strong community of researchers…
3 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences · Education
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science: Predicting eco-evolutionary dynamics in a polymicrobial urinary tract infection model
Lund University, Department of experimental medical science Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
3 days leftPaidrelevant to Medical ScienceRequirements for · Medical Sciences · Data Science
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral position in practical philosophy, with a focus on economic ethics and/or environmental ethics
Reference number PAR 2026/638 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
4 days leftPaidHumanities · Business and Management · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in condensed matter theory
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: physics The project will focus on theoretical condensed matter…
5 days leftPaidPhysics · Education
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Huddinge, Sweden
PhD position
PhD Position in Oral Biology and Medicine
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…
5 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Business and Management
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Reference number 3982-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in…
5 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Social Sciences
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in childhood cancer, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Predicting treatment toxicity in childhood cancer
Reference number PAR 2026/728 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
5 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Education
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600…
6 days leftPaidChemistry · Life Sciences · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Cybersecurity
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
6 days leftPaidComputer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Media and Communication
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Practical Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, boasting a lively community of philosophers with a broad range of scholarly interests. The…
6 days leftPaidHumanities · Economics · Education
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden are currently open?
As of 9 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 97 open PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden from 13 organizations. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Education (57), Environmental Sciences (43) and Life Sciences (24).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions with stated funding in Sweden?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (21), Lund University (16) and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (14).
Are these PhD positions funded?
97 of 97 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 85 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.