The Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship 2027 invites applications for a doctoral studentship in gender studies at the School of Social Sciences and Media Studies. This four-year, full-time programme starts in spring 2027 and leads to a doctoral degree after 240 credits. It combines courses with an independent research project presented in a doctoral thesis. The position includes a monthly salary and is based in Örebro, Sweden.
Örebro University is a Swedish higher education institution with a dynamic, internationally oriented gender studies environment. The subject leads the multidisciplinary Centre for Feminist Social Studies. Research areas include feminist theory and knowledge production, love and sexuality, feminist violence studies, sustainability and masculinity, politics and collective organising, and work and organisation. The university values equal opportunities, openness, trust, and respect.
Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship Benefits
- Full-time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme, corresponding to four years of full-time study.
- Initial salary of SEK 32,300 a month.
- Specially tailored seminar series covering doctoral programme rules, careers, student welfare support, and networking.
- Thorough introduction to provide a solid foundation for doctoral studies.
- Programme concludes with a doctoral degree and comprises 240 credits.
Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Meet general entry requirements: a master’s-level qualification, or at least 240 credits with 60 credits at master’s level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.
- Meet specific entry requirements: at least 90 credits, including an independent project for a bachelor’s degree in gender studies or a closely related subject.
- Substantially corresponding knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad can also meet specific entry requirements.
- Previous academic work must apply a gender perspective.
- Selection is based on formal qualifications, demonstrated skills in theses and academic works, and the submitted preliminary PhD project outline.
How to Apply for Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship?
- Click the ‘Apply’ button on the Örebro University website to begin the application procedure.
- Submit a CV.
- Submit copies of original degree certificates and official transcripts of records for the bachelor’s degree.
- Submit copies of original degree certificates and official transcripts of records for the master’s degree.
- Submit the independent project/degree project at the master’s level.
- Submit an outline of a preliminary PhD project including topic/research field, aim, theory, methods/material, and relevance for gender studies (max. 3 pages).
- Include other relevant documents such as course and degree certificates, academic papers, and publications.
- Ensure application documents are written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English; other languages must be translated by an authorised translator into Swedish or English.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are the most frequently asked questions about the Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship 2027. These answers cover eligibility, salary and benefits, deadlines, and the application process.
What is the Örebro Gender Studies PhD Scholarship?
It is a doctoral studentship in gender studies at Örebro University’s School of Social Sciences and Media Studies. The programme starts in spring 2027 and consists of courses and an independent research project presented in a doctoral thesis. It comprises 240 credits, equivalent to four years of full-time study, and concludes with a doctoral degree.
How much salary does the doctoral studentship offer?
The place on the programme is linked to a full-time doctoral studentship for four years of full-time study. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship at Örebro University is SEK 32,300 a month. This monthly salary supports doctoral students throughout the programme as they complete courses and their independent research project.
What are the general entry requirements?
Applicants must have a qualification at master’s level, or have satisfied requirements for courses of at least 240 credits with at least 60 credits at master’s level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. The full entry requirements are set out in the university’s admissions regulations.
What are the specific entry requirements for gender studies?
Applicants must have a passing grade in courses of at least 90 credits, including an independent project for the bachelor’s degree in gender studies or a closely related subject. Substantially corresponding knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad can also meet the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in gender studies.
Do I need to use a gender perspective in previous works?
Yes. The application of a gender perspective in previous academic works is a requirement for applicants to be considered able to benefit from the programme. Selection also considers formal qualifications, demonstrated skills in theses and academic works, and the outline of the preliminary PhD project submitted by the applicant.
How do I apply?
Apply to the doctoral programme on the Örebro University website by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. When you apply for admission to the doctoral programme, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship. More information for applicants is available on the university’s career page for applicants and external experts.
What documents must be included in the application?
Include a CV; copies of original degree certificates and official transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees; the independent project/degree project at master’s level; an outline of a preliminary PhD project of max. 3 pages; and other relevant documents such as course certificates, academic papers, and publications supporting the application.
What languages can application documents be written in?
As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator into Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet, the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 28 September 2026. The official announcement states that the university looks forward to receiving your application by this date. The doctoral programme will start in spring 2027. All required electronic documents must be submitted by the deadline for admission and the linked doctoral studentship.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Head of Subject Lena Gunnarsson at [email protected]. Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality and values a work environment characterised by openness, trust, and respect.
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