PhD Positions in Education
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 91 open PhD positions in Education from 27 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 91
- Organizations
- 27
- Closing within 30 days
- 75
- State pay or funding
- 91
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
91 current matching listings
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics The group of Egor Babaev at the…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Fluidized-Bed CO₂ Adsorption
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0437 We are looking for a Doctoral student to join our team at the Division of Energy Technology (Dept. of Environmental and Energy Sciences). Become part…
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University of Oslo
PhD Research Fellow in Special Needs Education
Oslo, Norway
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University of Oslo
PhD Research Fellow in the field of Special Needs Education
Oslo, Norway
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University of Oslo
PhD Research Fellow in the field of Special Needs Education
Oslo, Norway
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
Lund, Sweden
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 based in…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Nuclear Power Safety
Stockholm, Sweden
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics, specialization in Nuclear Engineering The group of Nuclear Power Safety in Division of…
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Lund University
PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy
Lund, Sweden
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 has…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Remote Fault Attacks on Cryptographic Algorithms
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 Department…
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University of Jyvaskyla
Doctoral Researcher, Philosophy
Jyvaskyla, Finland
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 January 2027…
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University of Oulu
Doctoral Researcher, Space Physics, Faculty of Science
Oulu, Finland
Faculty of Science, Space Physics and Astronomy The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new…
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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in Biology
Lund, Sweden
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 based in…
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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in AI-based design of de novo protein biofilm systems
Lund, Sweden
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 staff based…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and complex films
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics FLOW is a strong community of researchers engaged…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position: New Synthetic Methods for Prodrug Activation
Wageningen, Netherlands
you will contribute to the development of new synthetic methods and catalytic tools that enable the controlled activation of prodrugs under physiological conditions. A key aspect…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral position in practical philosophy, with a focus on economic ethics and/or environmental ethics
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 large and…
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Leiden University
Promovendus (PhD kandidaat) Multiple Sclerosis en de (Peri-)Menopauze
Leiden, Netherlands
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 employment…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in condensed matter theory
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: physics The project will focus on theoretical condensed matter physics,…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Control Theory for Self-Designing Digital Twins of Transportation Systems
Delft, Netherlands
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 the creation…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Predicting treatment toxicity in childhood cancer
in childhood cancer, Sweden
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 large and…
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Umea University
PhD position in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry
Umeå, Sweden
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 employees. The…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Practical Philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
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 department…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Gamification / Games / XR / GenAI / Emerging Media for Engagement with Sustainable Futures), 1-3 positions
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University is a unique, boldly future‑oriented and evolving community, and one of Finland’s most multidisciplinary universities. At Tampere University, technology, health…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Education are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 91 open PhD positions in Education from 27 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 (60), Finland (11) and Netherlands (11).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Education?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Education (91), Environmental Sciences (36) and Medical Sciences (23).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Education?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (13), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (11) and Lund University (8).
Are these PhD positions funded?
91 of 91 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. 75 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.