PhD Positions in Psychology
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Psychology from 11 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 15
- Organizations
- 11
- Closing within 30 days
- 12
- State pay or funding
- 15
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 Psychology
15 current matching listings
Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Transition Pathways and Innovation for Circular Consumption of E-bikes and Electronics
Delft, Netherlands
Documented experiences and skills in one or several types of methods, e.g., qualitative research, participatory research, quantitative socio-technical modelling. Strong background…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Position on the Effects of Incorporation of Emotion-Sensitive A.I. on Politics and Policymaking
Amsterdam, Netherlands
You will complete a PhD dissertation based on scientific articles, to be submitted to leading academic journals. Some of these articles will be in collaboration with other team…
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Leiden University
PhD Position on "Enhancing effective crisis decision-making at the strategic level"
Leiden, Netherlands
Develop and pilot a group decision-making paradigm and conduct a series of studies examining task process (e.g., information-sharing, advice taking) group dynamics (e.g., conflict,…
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Radboud University
PhD Position: ‘Beyond the Odds’ – Unravelling Pathways to Gambling-related Harm
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Sociological Demography
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Sociology, founded 1954, offers a lively and collaborative research environment with a strong international research profile. The department is especially…
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University of Groningen
PhD position Fair Climate Policy
Groningen, Netherlands
Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of science? Are you looking for a PhD position where you can translate your curiosity into concrete…
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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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University of Amsterdam
PhD candidate within a multi-methods project on negation across languages
Amsterdam, Netherlands
submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment; presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences; participation in the Research School and Faculty…
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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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University of Bergen
PhD position in psychology: Clinical assessment of pedophilic disorder
Bergen, Norway
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Radboud University
PhD Position: Curiosity in the Classroom
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Karlstad University
Doctoral studentship in Social Work
Karlstad, 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 Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Psychology
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for research and education. The Department of Psychology conducts successful research in occupational and…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Marketing
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Business School Research theme: Sensory marketing to promote sustainable consumer choices The University of Eastern Finland…
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University of Turku
Doctoral researcher / Project researcher in psychology
Turku, Finland
The Department of Biodiversity Sciences at the University of Turku invites applications for a doctoral researcher/project researcher to work in the ERC-funded NATURETIME project.…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Psychology are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Psychology from 11 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 Psychology?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (9), Sweden (3) and Finland (2).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Psychology?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Psychology (15), Environmental Sciences (7) and Social Sciences (5).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Psychology?
The organizations with the most open listings are Leiden University (2), Radboud University (2) and Stockholm University (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
15 of 15 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. 12 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.