Umeå University PhD Scholarship for International Students are now available for students interested in studying in Sweden. The Ume University Postgraduate Scholarships provide full tuition fee waivers as well as a $37,108 annual stipend based on the established salary level for doctoral students. Unlike in many other countries, you can work while studying in Sweden if you have a residence permit (student visa). Furthermore, the cost of living is low.
Umea University is currently seeking PhD candidates for a variety of positions available across the university’s departments.
According to recent, highly regarded ranking tables, Ume University is among the top universities in the world. Furthermore, it is a member of the global elite in a number of academic fields.
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Level/Field of Study
This scholarship opportunity is strictly for PhD candidates. If you have your master’s, you can apply for this one.
Host Nationality
This opportunity is funded by Umeå University in Sweden.
Eligibility for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship
To be considered for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship, you must do the following:
- have completed at least 240 credits of course requirements, with at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from another country, or equivalent qualifications
- be fluent in English (proficient user), both verbally and in writing
- fulfil the university’s PhD requirements at the time of admission to postgraduate education
Requirements to Apply for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship
Candidates must be prepared to submit the following documents in order to apply;
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant degree diplomas and certificates, certified.
- A copy of your Master’s thesis as well as any other publications (if any).
- Contact information for two references
- A cover letter outlining your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for applying, as well as your contact information (max. 2 pages)
- A graded list of university courses. It should be noted that the grading system should be briefly explained to international applicants.
Deadline for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship
The deadline for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship varies by program.
How to Apply for the Umeå University PhD Scholarship
The application, as well as any attachments, must be written in English or Swedish. They have an electronic recruitment system that is used to submit applications.
Candidates who are interested and qualified should begin their application by clicking on the button below.
Scholarship Award
The employment is expected to result in a doctoral degree, and the doctoral student’s main assignment is thus to be active in research, study doctoral courses, and possibly participate in undergraduate course teaching.
Full-time employment is limited to four years, with the possibility of extending to five years if teaching or other departmental work is performed. The salary ($37,108 annual stipends based on the established salary level for doctoral students) is fixed based on the established salary level for doctoral students at Ume University’s Faculty of Science and Technology.
The position becomes available on September 1st, 2024. (exact start date can be negotiated).
About Umeå University
Umeå University is a public research university in Ume, Sweden’s mid-northern region. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within the current borders of Sweden.
Umeå University had over 36,000 registered students in 2015 (approximately 16,000 full-time students), including postgraduate and doctoral students. It employs over 4,000 people, half of whom are teachers/researchers, including 310 professors.
Internationally, the university is well-known for its work on the genomes of the poplar and Norway spruce trees, as well as its highly regarded Institute of (industrial) Design.
There are four faculties and eight campus schools, as well as more than 20 research centres and 36 departments at the university. The main campus and Umeå Arts Campus in Umeå house the majority of education and research, with additional campuses in Skellefteå and Örnsköldsvik. Over 34,000 students have enrolled in some of the 50 different study programmes and 800 separate courses.