Doctoral Supervision in Higher Education Qualification Course

Mandatory qualification for docent status in Sweden, focusing on research ethics, conflict mediation, doctoral milestone monitoring, and thesis feedback.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Completed PhD and active supervision of doctoral candidates or postdocs
English language proficiency: English or Swedish working proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Brief reflection on personal supervision experience
Recommendation letters: Department chair approval

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

Financial support / stipend: Lund University research council faculty funding
Application fee: Free application
Tuition / joining costs: Fully sponsored faculty development

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

Official university details ↗AHU Lund University guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official AHU - Centre for Educational Development (Lund University) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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