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Karolinska Institute Salaried Doctoral Position (PhD) in Medical Science

Four-year full-time doctoral research employment contract at KI's Solna or Flemingsberg campus investigating molecular disease pathways, neurodegeneration, or oncology.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 (minimum 240 ECTS total university credits) in Biomedicine, Biochemistry, or Medicine.
English language proficiency
English 6 proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90).
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated laboratory experience in cell culture, molecular cloning, microscopy, or bioinformatics.
Recommendation letters
Two professional reference contacts.

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

Financial support / stipend
Fully funded salaried employment: SEK 32,500 to SEK 36,000/month gross with full Swedish social security, pension, and healthcare benefits for 4 years
Application fee
SEK 0 application fee for doctoral employment
Tuition / joining costs
SEK 0 tuition fees (Swedish law forbids tuition fees for doctoral education).

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment deadline)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Karolinska Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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