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
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - PhD position in neuro biomarker research
Reference number PAR 2026/730 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
7 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Neuroscience · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in English with Specialisation in Literary Studies
The Department of English provides education at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, and is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The Department has a staff of…
8 days leftPaidEducation · Humanities
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
Reference number REF 2026-0421 Do you want to contribute to the transition towards a circular battery value chain and increased resource security? We are seeking a highly…
9 days leftPaidEnergy · Materials Science · Medical Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student position in Surgery
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…
10 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Education
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student position: Quantity or quality? Rethinking carbon footprints and demand-side policy
Reference number REF 2026-0335 Research on household carbon footprints rests on one untested assumption: that money spent equals emissions caused. But spending more can…
11 days leftPaidStatistics · Business and Management · Environmental Sciences
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PhD position
Doctoral student in Human Geography
Reference number PAR 2026/715 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
12 days leftPaidEconomics · Business and Management · Education
Apply by ViewLulea University of Technology
Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD Student in Pervasive and Mobile Computing
Reference number 4702-2026 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…
12 days leftPaidComputer Science · Media and Communication
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Multimodal profiling of cellular function
Reference number PAR 2026/741 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
12 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Chemistry
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Karlstad, Sweden
PhD position
Doktorand i matematikens didaktik
Karlstad University / Faculty of Health, Science and Technology / Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Sapere Aude – dare to know – is our motto. Our students…
12 days leftPaidComputer Science · Mathematics
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doktorandplats i fysisk oceanografi
Reference number PAR 2026/691 Göteborgs universitet möter samhällets utmaningar med mångsidig kunskap. 58 000 studenter och 6800 medarbetare gör universitetet till en…
13 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in machine learning and optimization
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science KTH is now inviting…
13 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mathematics · Data Science
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - reproductive genetics and bioinformatics
Reference number PAR 2026/687 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
14 days leftPaidData Science · Medical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral Student in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
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…
14 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Mathematics
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upon agreement., Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in resilient forage production systems
PhD student in resilient forage production systems Description of the doctoral project Forage crops, particularly perennial leys, are central to ruminant production and…
14 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Environmental Sciences · Agricultural Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Ecology and Evolution
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) conducts research and offers education at the Arrhenius Laboratories on the Frescati campus. We are…
15 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences · Artificial Intelligence · Life Sciences
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Karlstad, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral studentship in Social Work
Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department of Social and Psychological Studies Sapere Aude – dare to know – is our motto. Our students and…
16 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - CAR T cell therapy for B cell malignancies
Reference number PAR 2026/729 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
17 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Education
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Linkoping, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Mathematics
Reference number MAI-2026-00088 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
17 days leftPaidMathematics · Education · Media and Communication
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Political Science
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…
18 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Computer Science · Education
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in quantum technology with superconducting circuits
Reference number REF 2026-0470 About us The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future…
18 days leftPaidPhysics · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD-student
Umeå University, Faculty Office of Medicine Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees.…
19 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Chemistry
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in microwave diagnostics for disaster care
Reference number REF 2026-0469 Are you curious about how advanced microwave technology can make a real difference in disaster and emergency care? Would you like to…
20 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Linkoping, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting
Reference number LiU-2026-03809 We are now looking to appoint a PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting, placed at the Department of…
21 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Chemistry · Mathematics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in robotic manipulation of deformable objects
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science The PhD student will…
21 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science
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