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PhD in Sports Science & Physiological Biomechanics (Swedish Winter Sports Centre)

Doctoral research based at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre (NVC) in Östersund, monitoring elite athlete endurance physiology, high-altitude performance, and wearable biomechanical sensors.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Sports Physiology, Biomechanics, or Biomedical Engineering
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Laboratory experience with respiratory gas analysis, muscle oxygenation sensors, or motion capture
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Salaried position: SEK 32,500/month increasing to SEK 36,000/month + Olympic testbed access
Application fee: SEK 0
Tuition / joining costs: SEK 0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Mittuniversitetet documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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