PhD Positions in Social Sciences
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 9 open PhD positions in Social Sciences from 8 organizations in 2 countries.
Listings updated
Key facts
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 9 open PhD positions in Social Sciences from 8 organizations in 2 countries.
- Open listings
- 9
- Organizations
- 8
- Closing within 30 days
- 7
- State pay or funding
- 9
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 Social Sciences
9 current matching listings
Lund University
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…
4 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position MRI Flow Measurements in Inertial Dense Suspensions
An MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field. A strong foundation in (multiphase) fluid dynamics.…
4 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Social Sciences
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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…
7 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Reference number 3982-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in…
7 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Social Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Simulation of Social Behaviour
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
8 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Media and Communication · Humanities
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Social Simulation for Crises Preparedness
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
8 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Media and Communication · Environmental Sciences
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Karlstad, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral studentship in Social Work
Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department of Social and Psychological Studies Sapere Aude – dare to know – is our motto. Our students and…
18 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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Nijmegen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position: Decolonising Reparations
Developing a concrete and feasible research project fitting the overarching theme and resulting in the defence of an article-based PhD thesis at the end of the 4th year.…
32 days leftPaidSocial Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management of Intellectual Assets
Reference number PAR 2026/50 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
176 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Economics · Social Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Social Sciences are currently open?
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 9 open PhD positions in Social Sciences from 8 organizations in 2 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 Social Sciences?
The countries with the most open listings are Sweden (6) and Netherlands (3).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Social Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Social Sciences (9), Environmental Sciences (6) and Education (4).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Social Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (2), Delft University of Technology (1) and Karlstad University (1).
Are these PhD positions funded?
9 of 9 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. 7 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.