PhD Positions in Social Sciences
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 13 open PhD positions in Social Sciences from 10 organizations in 2 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 13
- Organizations
- 10
- Closing within 30 days
- 11
- State pay or funding
- 13
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
13 current matching listings
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD: Learning interactions in collective cell migration
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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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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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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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position MRI Flow Measurements in Inertial Dense Suspensions
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field. A strong foundation in (multiphase) fluid dynamics. Proven…
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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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Lulea University of Technology
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Lulea, Sweden
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 a strong,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Simulation of Social Behaviour
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Social Simulation for Crises Preparedness
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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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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Radboud University
PhD Position: Decolonising Reparations
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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. Setting up…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management of Intellectual Assets
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 large and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Social Sciences are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 13 open PhD positions in Social Sciences from 10 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 (7) and Netherlands (6).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Social Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Social Sciences (13), Environmental Sciences (7) and Psychology (5).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Social Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (3), Leiden University (2) and Delft University of Technology (1).
Are these PhD positions funded?
13 of 13 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. 11 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.