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University of Gothenburg
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Up to Six Fully Funded PhD Positions in Economics at the University of Gothenburg University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Behavioral Economics
Funding
Up to six positions are fully funded for approximately five years, including time allocated to departmental duties such as teaching. Admitted candidates are funded in accordance with the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5.
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027
Country
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg
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About this position
The Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg invites applications for up to six PhD positions beginning September 1, 2027. The doctoral programme offers rigorous training in economic theory and empirical methods, followed by independent research leading to a PhD in Economics.
Students spend the first two years completing core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, followed by field courses. The remaining years focus primarily on thesis research, academic writing, and participation in departmental duties. Research opportunities span areas including labor, environmental, development, health, behavioral, and financial economics.
Doctoral researchers become active members of the Department of Economics, an international research environment of approximately 100 employees. They participate in seminars and workshops, present and discuss their work, and interact with faculty, visiting researchers, and fellow doctoral students. Research visits to universities abroad are encouraged to support international networks and collaboration.
The programme is based at the School of Business, Economics and Law, a large internationally oriented academic community with research and education in business administration, economics, and law. Students receive faculty supervision and are prepared for research careers in academia and other research-focused institutions.
Funding details
Up to six positions are fully funded for approximately five years, including time allocated to departmental duties such as teaching. Admitted candidates are funded in accordance with the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5.
What's required
Applicants must hold an advanced-level degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 advanced-level credits, or equivalent qualifications. They must also have at least 90 higher education credits in economics, or at least 30 advanced-level economics credits, or equivalent qualifications; requirements may be completed by August 2027. Applicants should submit materials in English or a Scandinavian language, including a personal statement, summary page with referee details, CV, degree certificates, official transcripts, a master's thesis or other research work, and one to three recommendation letters submitted directly by referees. GRE scores are recommended but not required, and English proficiency certificates such as TOEFL or IELTS are optional. Selection values academic performance, especially at master's level, research quality, recommendation letters, and strength in mathematics, statistics, econometrics, and advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online.
How to apply
Submit the complete application through the University of Gothenburg online recruiting system by February 1, 2027. Include all required documents and ensure that referees submit recommendation letters and evaluation forms directly to [email protected] by the deadline.
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