OpenFieldPhD in Semiconductor Materials & Wide Bandgap Nanotechnology
Four-year salaried doctoral research at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride power electronics.
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 applied physics, materials science, or nanotechnology
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis PDF and 1,000-word research motivation letter
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded salaried employment: SEK 32,500 to SEK 38,000 monthly
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid Swedish state doctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Campus Valla - Linköping University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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