OpenFieldPhD in Industrial Logistics & Digital Twin Factory Optimization
Four-year salaried doctoral research at the Department of Sustainable Production Development modeling factory digital twins and automated material flow.
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 engineering with background in simulation, operations research, or data science
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis PDF and 2-page research vision statement
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried Swedish state doctoral employment: SEK 33,500 to SEK 39,000 monthly
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid 4-year doctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official KTH Södertälje Campus (Sustainable Production) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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