OpenFieldUSÖ Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship in Colorectal Oncology
Four-year clinical PhD at the Department of Surgery investigating circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) biomarkers, robotic low anterior resections, and oncological outcomes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Medical Degree (MD) with residency training in general surgery or oncology
- English language proficiency
- Swedish C1 and English working fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Clinical research project plan approved by academic supervisor
- Recommendation letters
- Two senior clinical references (including department chief)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried clinical appointment: SEK 36,000 to SEK 42,000 monthly
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid Swedish hospital doctoral employment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Örebro University Hospital (USÖ - Universitetssjukhuset Örebro) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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