PhD Positions in Education
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 82 open PhD positions in Education from 23 organizations in 4 countries.
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Key facts
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 82 open PhD positions in Education from 23 organizations in 4 countries.
- Open listings
- 82
- Organizations
- 23
- Closing within 30 days
- 74
- State pay or funding
- 82
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 in Education
82 current matching listings
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD Research Fellow in Special Needs Education
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD Research Fellow in the field of Special Needs Education
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD Research Fellow in the field of Special Needs Education
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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…
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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…
1 day leftPaidMechanical 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…
1 day leftPaidLife Sciences · Data Science · Medical 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…
1 day leftPaidMedical 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…
2 days 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…
2 days 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…
2 days 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…
2 days 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…
2 days 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…
2 days 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…
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Energy · Business and Management
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Jyvaskyla, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher, Philosophy
The Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to recruit a Doctoral Researcher in Philosophy for a 4-year fixed-term contract. The contract begins on 4…
3 days leftPaidHumanities · Education
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Oulu, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher, Space Physics, Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science, Space Physics and Astronomy The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce…
3 days leftPaidPhysics · Education · Environmental Sciences
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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…
3 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…
4 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…
4 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences · Education
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position: New Synthetic Methods for Prodrug Activation
you will contribute to the development of new synthetic methods and catalytic tools that enable the controlled activation of prodrugs under physiological conditions. A…
4 days leftPaidChemistry · Education
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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…
5 days leftPaidHumanities · Business and Management · Education
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Promovendus (PhD kandidaat) Multiple Sclerosis en de (Peri-)Menopauze
Make a list of work activities (in max. 5 bullet points) List job requirements in terms of education, experience, competences, etc. (in four to eight bullet points) An…
6 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · 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…
6 days leftPaidPhysics · Education
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Control Theory for Self-Designing Digital Twins of Transportation Systems
You will develop a framework for the autonomous design of formal mathematical contracts, based on the system description and functional requirements. This will lead to…
6 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Robotics and Automation · Education
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Education are currently open?
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 82 open PhD positions in Education from 23 organizations in 4 countries. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which countries have the most open PhD positions in Education?
The countries with the most open listings are Sweden (57), Finland (10) and Netherlands (8).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Education?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Education (82), Environmental Sciences (27) and Life Sciences (22).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Education?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (12), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (11) and University of Gothenburg (9).
Are these PhD positions funded?
82 of 82 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. 74 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.