OpenFieldPhD in Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES Doctoral Research School)
Four-year salaried doctoral appointment within CBEES, examining geopolitical transformations, democratic resilience, environmental cooperation, and memory politics across the Baltic Sea and Eastern Europe.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Political Science, Sociology, History, or Environmental Studies with high honours
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 each section) or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis demonstrating critical analytical competence and qualitative/quantitative research methods
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swedish doctoral employment (SEK 33,000–36,500/month salary + national social security & pension)
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 0 (Salaried Swedish doctoral employment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Spring 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Södertörn University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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