OpenFieldUmeå University Teaching Assistantships & Laboratory Mentoring
Pedagogical teaching appointments enabling PhD researchers to teach undergraduate laboratory classes and supervise project assignments, extending fully paid doctoral employment.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admitted doctoral candidate in good academic standing at Umeå University.
- English language proficiency
- English communication competency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Completion of introductory university pedagogy course.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty director of studies approval.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental teaching duties: Up to 20% departmental work integrated into doctoral employment, extending PhD duration to 5 years
- Application fee
- Free internal appointment
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard salaried employment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Autumn teaching allocation cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Umeå University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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