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World Maritime University PhD Fellowships
PhD in Maritime Affairs with Two Maritime Observatory Fellowships at World Maritime University World Maritime University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
WMU is offering two PhD fellowships through its Maritime Observatory; fellowship terms and financial details are provided in the linked Terms of Reference. The standard full University fee is USD 39,500 for students joining in 2026 and USD 40,500 for students joining on or after 1 January 2027. The fee includes supervision, library and laboratory access, IT support, and medical, life and accident insurance. Students should additionally budget approximately SEK 17,000 per month for rent and gener
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
World Maritime University
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World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, invites applications to its PhD in Maritime Affairs and announces two PhD fellowships through the WMU Maritime Observatory. The application deadline is 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
The doctoral programme comprises 240 ECTS credits and normally takes three to six years. Students may study full-time in Malmö or conduct research partly at their employing organization. Each candidate develops an Individual Study Plan with a principal supervisor from the resident faculty and, where appropriate, a co-supervisor.
Research can address maritime safety, marine environmental protection, maritime technology and innovation, maritime economics and business, maritime energy management, maritime law policy and governance, maritime social and labour governance, or interdisciplinary ocean science-policy-law-industry-society questions. Topics may include sustainable shipping, port management, logistics, maritime finance, automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, international maritime regulation, human factors, organizational learning and marine environmental impacts.
Applicants need a relevant Master’s degree with a dissertation or equivalent qualification, English-language competence, and computer competence. A detailed research proposal, two academic references, certified academic documents and recognized English-test results are required. Accepted English evidence includes TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 7.0+, Cambridge Proficiency grade A or B, or a good GCE O-level equivalent pass.
The linked Terms of Reference provide further information about the two fellowships. WMU’s published full fee is USD 39,500 for 2026 entrants and USD 40,500 for entrants from 2027, including supervision, library and laboratory access, IT support, and medical, life and accident insurance. Living costs in Malmö are estimated at approximately SEK 17,000 per month, in addition to travel.
Applicants should review the fellowship documentation and submit the online WMU application before the deadline.
Funding details
WMU is offering two PhD fellowships through its Maritime Observatory; fellowship terms and financial details are provided in the linked Terms of Reference. The standard full University fee is USD 39,500 for students joining in 2026 and USD 40,500 for students joining on or after 1 January 2027. The fee includes supervision, library and laboratory access, IT support, and medical, life and accident insurance. Students should additionally budget approximately SEK 17,000 per month for rent and gener
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a dissertation in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification; demonstrate English-language competence through an internationally recognized test; and have computer competence. Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal, arrange two academic reference letters, and upload certified copies of transcripts and certificates. English requirements include TOEFL iBT 80 or above on the 0–120 scale, IELTS band 7.0 or above, Cambridge Proficiency Examination grade A or B, or a good pass in GCE O-level or equivalent. The Admissions Board may require an interview.
How to apply
Review the fellowship Terms of Reference and prepare a detailed research proposal, academic references, certified transcripts and certificates, and English-test evidence. Submit the application online through the WMU application portal by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
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