PhD positions in Sweden
Explore doctoral research opportunities in Sweden and compare projects by subject, institution and closing date.
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Key facts
As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 115 open PhD positions in Sweden from 21 organizations.
- Open listings
- 115
- Organizations
- 21
- Closing within 30 days
- 94
- State pay or funding
- 115
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Open PhD positions in Sweden
115 current matching listings
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Alnarp, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Biomass resources from sustainable cropping systems
Department of Biosystems and Technology PhD project: Using agricultural crop biomass for biogas in synergy with the development of sustainable cropping systems…
36 days leftPaidAgricultural Sciences
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Alnarp, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Agricultural bioeconomy systems
Department of Biosystems and Technology PhD project: Sustainable utilisation of agricultural green biomass in integrated protein and biogas systems Description of the…
36 days leftPaidAgricultural Sciences
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Alnarp, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Horticultural Science
Department of Biosystems and Technology PhD Project: Valorization and Risk Assessment of Anaerobic Digestates for Sustainable Horticultural Production Third-cycle subject…
36 days leftPaidEnergy · Agricultural Sciences
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Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Signal Processing
Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalisation are among the largest areas for the future in the conversion to sustainable…
39 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Machine Learning for Quantum Error Correction
Reference number REF 2026-0448 Quantum computers promise capabilities far beyond today's computers, but only if we can reliably protect quantum information from errors.…
39 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Physics
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Experimental Physics with a focus on photonics and materials science (fundamental aspects)
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600…
39 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Experimental Physics with focus on photonics and materials science (applied aspects)
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600…
39 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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…
40 days leftPaidPhysics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doktorander i musik
Kungl. Musikhögskolan i Stockholm, KMH, är Sveriges enda fristående högskola inom musikområdet. Vi utbildar studenter på högsta internationella nivå i olika musikgenrer,…
40 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Computer Science with focus on AI engineering
Lund University, LTH, Department of Computer Science Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
54 days leftPaidComputer Science
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Linkoping, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Machine Learning of Geometric Representations at ISY
Reference number LiU-2026-03853 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
70 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Sociology of Law – Civil Islam and Non-Coercive Governance
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…
101 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Law
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Sociology of Law – Islamic Ethics and Governance in Central Asia
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…
101 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Law
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Sociology of Law – Securitisation of Religion in Hybrid Regimes
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…
101 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Law
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Sociology of Law – Women's Legal Agency in Central Asia and MENA
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…
101 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Law
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
PhD 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…
161 days leftPaidBusiness and Management
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on Cybersecurity
Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
191 days leftPaidComputer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on Applied Cryptography and Privacy
Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
191 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Technology and Society on regulatory learning and supervisory competence
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…
222 days leftPaidBusiness and Management
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