Biology PhD Scholarships in Sweden
Doctoral research in Biology at institutes in Sweden connects applied science with industry and public-sector partners. You will find 6 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 6 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a disclosed stipend show a typical monthly grant of around €2,800.
6 programmes · typical stipend 2800 €/month
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CTH
Chalmers University of Technology, located in Gothenburg, Sweden, offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions that are highly accessible to international students. As a leading technical university, Chalmers emphasizes research in engineering, science, and technology, with…Explore Scholarship -
GU
PhD Scholarships at University of Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions that are particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Sweden. With a strong emphasis on global collaboration, the university welcomes applicants from…Explore Scholarship -
LiU
PhD Scholarships at Linköping University
Linköping University offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions that are particularly accessible to international students. As a leading Swedish university, it provides opportunities in various fields, with a focus on innovative research. PhD positions are…Explore Scholarship -
LU
PhD Scholarships at Lund University
Lund University, one of Sweden's oldest and most prestigious institutions, offers a wide range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students. With a strong emphasis on global collaboration, the university welcomes applicants from…Explore Scholarship -
SU
PhD Scholarships at Stockholm University
Stockholm University offers a range of PhD opportunities, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in fields like environmental sciences and sustainable development. As a leading Swedish university, it provides funded PhD positions that function as…Explore Scholarship -
UMU
PhD Scholarships at Umeå University
Umeå University, located in northern Sweden, offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions that are highly accessible to international students. As a comprehensive university, it emphasizes research in areas like environmental sciences, plant sciences, and forestry,…Explore Scholarship
Research in Biology (Sweden)
Swedish PhD students are typically employed by universities with collective-agreement salaries and strong graduate-school support in agricultural and environmental sciences.
Typical funding on this page
You will find 6 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 6 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €2,800 to €3,100.
Candidate requirements
Admission criteria are set by each institute and typically include a relevant master's degree (or equivalent), research fit with the advertised project, and English proficiency where required. Visa, residency and prior-degree recognition rules depend on Sweden — confirm the official programme page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of Biology PhD research is funded in Sweden?
Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Biology. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.
How much do Biology PhD scholarships pay in Sweden?
Among the 6 programmes on this page, 6 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €2,800/month; individual offers may be higher or lower.
Who can apply to these programmes?
Each institute defines its own degree background, language and residency requirements. Open the programme listing for application deadlines and the official admission criteria.
How do I find related PhD scholarship categories?
Use the related links below to explore the same field in other countries, sibling disciplines in Sweden, or alternate funding filters such as fully funded and high-stipend tiers.