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
Stockholm University
PhD student in Science Education
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Teaching and Learning has approximately 280 employees. The Division of Science Education comprises 26 members of staff: five professors, eight senior researchers,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with around 60 employees. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in mathematics education with a focus on statistical literacy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Subject Education has about 280 employees. We conduct research on teaching and learning in relation to different subjects in all stages of the education system.…
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University of Bergen
PhD Research Fellowship in Games and Interactive Digital Narratives, Center for Digital Narrative
Bergen, Norway
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Theoretical philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, with vibrant research groups in a wide range of philosophical disciplines. The department has a…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in linguistics, focus on sign language
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics,…
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Umea University
PhD student in Medical Science – Oral Microbiome Eco-Mechanics
Umeå, Sweden
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. The…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Cell and Molecular Biology Research
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Biological Physics The AICell Lab (https://aicell.io) in the department…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in linguistics, focus on child language development
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with around 60 employees. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary,…
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Leiden University
PhD Position Women in the Early Modern Language Sector
Leiden, Netherlands
Conducting research on the role of women in the early modern language sector. Part of this research will take place in archives and libraries in the UK, Belgium, Germany, and…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral students in Artificial Intelligence
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0446 Want to explore the future of artificial intelligence alongside a world-leading researcher? Join Julian Togelius' new research group and pursue a PhD…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Bacteriophages and cardiovascular disease
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/681 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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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics), 4 positions
Tampere, Finland
Together, Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences form a higher education community that places faith in people and scientific knowledge. Leading experts in…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - PhD position in neuro biomarker research
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 large and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in English with Specialisation in Literary Studies
Stockholm, Sweden
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 about 35…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 motivated…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Ice Crystal Surface Roughness and Atmospheric Optics)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Photoacoustic Aerosol and Black Carbon Measurements)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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University of Bergen
PhD position in psychology: Clinical assessment of pedophilic disorder
Bergen, Norway
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Lund University
PhD student position in Surgery
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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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Multimodal profiling of cellular function
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 large and…
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Utrecht University
PhD in the History of Democracy in the 1970s
Utrecht, Netherlands
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Ecology and Evolution
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) conducts research and offers education at the Arrhenius Laboratories on the Frescati campus. We are approximately…
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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.