OpenFieldKTH Electrum Laboratory and Digital Futures Research Pathways
High-impact interdisciplinary research environment uniting KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE to investigate smart societies, cyber-physical control systems, and microelectronics at the Electrum cleanroom.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Computer Science with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English fluency for international collaboration.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience in semiconductor cleanroom fabrication, networked control, or IoT systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic curriculum vitae, publication list, and two referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research projects supported by the Swedish Research Council (VR), Vinnova, and Digital Futures grants
- Application fee
- Free application directly to project directors
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research placement.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 for collaborative seed projects
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official KTH Royal Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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