Fully Funded PhD in International Relations on Public Support for EU Enlargement at Stockholm University Stockholm University in Sweden

Stockholm University is advertising a fully funded PhD position in International Relations linked to the project “Understanding Public Support for EU Enlargement”.

The project focuses on the security, economic, and societal drivers shaping public opinion on EU enlargement. It uses an analytical framework and survey data to study how citizens perceive future enlargement, what concerns they have, and why. The research is situated in the Department of Economic History and International Relations at Stockholm University, where International Relations emphasizes international security, international institutions, and global political economy.

Funding: The position is fully funded for four years. It is a full-time doctoral employment, with possible limited duties in teaching, research, and administration (up to 20%).

Eligibility: Applicants must meet both general and specific doctoral admission requirements. The post requires prior study in International Relations or equivalent, including undergraduate and advanced-level coursework, independent master’s-level work, and additional higher-education credits in a relevant theoretical specialization, or equivalent English proficiency. The selection process also values quantitative social science methods, research maturity, teamwork, communication skills, and experience with EU enlargement research or large-scale data work.

Supervisory/contact team: Karina Shyrokykh (docent and project leader), Lisa Dellmuth (professor and director of doctoral studies), and Johan Svanberg (head of department) are listed as contacts.

Deadline: 2026-06-10. The planned start date is 31 August 2026.

How to apply: Submit the application via Stockholm University’s recruitment system and include a cover letter, CV, and all requested attachments before the deadline.