OpenFieldSalaried Swedish Doctoral Position (PhD) in Palliative Care and Healthcare Sciences
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment within the Palliative Research Centre (PRC), evaluating symptom management, family bereavement, and ethical communication.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Nursing, Healthcare Sciences, or Public Health (240 ECTS)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 3,000-word doctoral research project on end-of-life care
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried employee contract (SEK 33,000–37,500/month) with full healthcare and zero tuition
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 0 (Salaried Swedish academic post)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026 (For early 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Marie Cederschiöld University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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