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Sweden · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Mucosal Immunology & Gut-Brain Axis)

Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment investigating gut microbiome interactions, intestinal barrier function, and neuro-inflammatory signaling pathways.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 Biomedicine, Medicine, Immunology, or Biochemistry
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis copy and 3-page research proposal in mucosal biology
Recommendation letters
Two academic reference letters

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

Financial support / stipend
Fully salaried Swedish doctoral contract: SEK 32,500/month (SEK 390,000/year)
Application fee
Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs
SEK 0 tuition (salaried university employee with healthcare & pension)

Dates and verification

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

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Campus USÖ - Örebro University Medical Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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