Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD (Doctoral) positions at Lund University, one of Sweden’s top research universities. These positions cover diverse fields in science, engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, social sciences, and more. Most positions offer full-time employment for 4 years with a competitive monthly salary, no tuition fees, and full employee benefits. They are open to candidates of all nationalities who meet the academic requirements. There is no application fee. Deadlines range from April 23, 2026 (today) to May 18, 2026, so early applications are strongly encouraged. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD
- Host Country: Sweden
- Host Institution: Lund University
- Funding Type: Fully funded (salary-based employment + benefits)
- Application Fee: None
- Language of Instruction: English
- Application Deadline: Deadlines range from April 23, 2026 (today) to May 18, 2026
What This Opportunity Offers:
- A competitive monthly salary (typically starting around SEK 30,000–38,000, increasing over time)
- Full employee benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, and pension contributions
- No tuition fees for the entire PhD programme
- Opportunity to conduct independent research under expert supervision in world-class facilities
- Professional development through courses, conferences, and international networking
- Valuable teaching or departmental duties (up to 20% of time in some cases)
Open PhD Positions:
- Doctoral student in Fire Safety focusing on evacuation and virtual reality
Deadline: 2026-04-23
Department: LTH, Department of Construction and Environmental Technology Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Mathematical Statistics
Deadline: 2026-04-24
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Computer Science with focus on Computer Graphics
Deadline: 2026-04-24
Department: LTH, Department of Computer Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Computational Chemistry
Deadline: 2026-04-26
Department: Faculty of Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Technology and Society: The role of waste incineration in future local energy systems
Deadline: 2026-04-27
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Physical Chemistry
Deadline: 2026-04-29
Department: Faculty of Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Biology with specialization in vertebrate migration
Deadline: 2026-04-30
Department: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in the development of nanowire components for photonic neuromorphic computing
Deadline: 2026-04-30
Department: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Media and Communication Studies – Risk and Nuclear Technology Communication
Deadline: 2026-04-30
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Computer Vision
Deadline: 2026-05-12
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Attosecond Physics
Deadline: 2026-05-13
Department: LTH, Department of Physics Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in associative learning and cerebellar neuroscience
Deadline: 2026-05-13
Department: Department of Experimental Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Computer Vision and Spatial AI Deadline: 2026-05-15
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Machine Learning for Medical Imaging
Deadline: 2026-05-15
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering with focus on Applied Cryptography
Deadline: 2026-05-15
Department: LTH, Department of Electrical and Information Technology Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Biology
Deadline: 2026-05-15
Department: Faculty of Science Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Computational Immunoprogramming
Deadline: 2026-05-17
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Link: Apply here - Doctoral student in Work Environment Engineering, focusing on radiation protection and work environment risks in existing and future nuclear power
Deadline: 2026-05-18
Department: Lund University of Technology (LTH) Link: Apply here
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent, at least 240 ECTS credits with 60 at Master’s level) in a relevant subject
- Demonstrate strong academic performance, especially in your thesis work
- Have very good English skills (TOEFL/IELTS may be required for some positions)
- Meet any specific requirements listed in the individual position announcement
- Open to all nationalities.
How to Apply
- Choose a position from the list that matches your background.
- Apply through the official website before Deadline.
