PhD Positions in Medical Sciences
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 51 open PhD positions in Medical Sciences from 20 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 51
- Organizations
- 20
- Closing within 30 days
- 45
- State pay or funding
- 51
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 Medical Sciences
51 current matching listings
Karolinska Institutet
Doctoral (PhD) student position in Neuropsychoimmunology
Stockholm, Sweden
Doctoral (PhD) student position in Neuropsychoimmunology To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and…
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Radboud University
PhD Position: Fatigue in Motion
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD position on hermetic packaging of microfluidic sensor chips without glue or elastomers for ventilators and multi-infusio...
Enschede, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD Position in Micro-Robotics
Enschede, Netherlands
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Biomedical microsystems
Stockholm, Sweden
Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, Project description Third-cycle subject: Micro and Nano Systems The Micro and Nanosystems Lab invites applications for a Ph.D. student position. We are…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - in Translational Melanoma Research
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/668 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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University of Bergen
PhD -position at Department of Clinical Medicine
Bergen, Norway
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Maastricht University
PhD Candidate: Enhancing Reflective Practice in Health Professions Education
Maastricht, Netherlands
Our goal: To identify the enablers and barriers for coaching in work-based learning and to understand how young healthcare professionals and clinical teachers engage with these…
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Maastricht University
PhD Candidate Reducing avoidance by altering threat imagery in panic disorder
Maastricht, Netherlands
Our goal: This interdisciplinary project targets distressing flashbacks and flashforwards linked to panic disorder using imagery rescripting techniques. The project will combine…
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Lund University
PhD student in Chromatin & Genome Integrity
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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Karolinska Institutet
Doctoral (PhD) student position in T-cell biology in rheumatic diseases
Stockholm, Sweden
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 researchers and…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD: Leveraging Adolescent Agency to Improve Food Environments at School
Wageningen, Netherlands
conduct co-creation sessions and focus group discussions with local stakeholders; contribute to the design and implementation of a behavioural experiments and large-scale…
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Karolinska Institutet
PhD position in environmental epidemiology
Stockholm, Sweden
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 researchers and…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Astrophysics
Stockholm, Sweden
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics The PhD student will conduct research in the field of X-ray astronomy, with an emphasis on…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in microfluidic contact lenses for controlled tear collection and analysis
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Design and develop microfluidic architectures and microvalve technologies for wearable contact lens applications. Apply advanced microfabrication techniques to integrate complex…
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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Blood donor surveillance for emerging pathogens (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Prior immunity as a disease modulator (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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Tampere University
MSCA Doctoral Researcher, DETECTIVE project (virology)
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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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Identification of genetic and host markers for severe infection (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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Tampere University
MSCA Doctoral Researcher, DETECTIVE project (wastewater virology and epidemic prediction)
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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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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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Exercise and Brain Health – The MolEx Studies
Trondheim, Norway
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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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Lund University
Doctoral student in Medical Science: Predicting eco-evolutionary dynamics in a polymicrobial urinary tract infection model
Lund, Sweden
This content is hosted by a third party. By showing the external content you accept the cookie terms and conditions of www.youtube.com Lund University, Department of experimental…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Medical Sciences are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 51 open PhD positions in Medical Sciences from 20 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 Medical Sciences?
The countries with the most open listings are Sweden (22), Netherlands (18) and Finland (7).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Medical Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Medical Sciences (51), Education (23) and Life Sciences (18).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Medical Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are Lund University (6), University of Gothenburg (5) and University of Amsterdam (4).
Are these PhD positions funded?
51 of 51 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. 45 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.