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Plant Breeding PhD Scholarships in Sweden

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, phenotyping and variety development for yield, quality and stress resilience. Programmes frequently partner breeding companies, genebanks and public institutes. This page lists funded institute scholarships in plant breeding so you can compare hosts, countries and monthly grant figures. You will find 6 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 4 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a discl…

6 programmes · typical stipend 2800 €/month

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  1. SLU
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    PhD Scholarships at Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre)

    Climate, water & environment

    Sweden

    Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    3,100 €/month

    The Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre) at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers PhD scholarships in forest sciences with a focus on southern Swedish forest ecosystems. Research areas include forest management,…
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  2. SLU
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    PhD Scholarships at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

    Plants & crops

    Sweden

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,900 €/month

    The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. As a leading institution in life sciences, SLU provides opportunities for international students to…
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  4. UMU
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    PhD Scholarships at Umeå University

    Data & digital agriculture

    Sweden

    Biology, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,800 €/month

    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,…
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  5. INST
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    Doktorand

    Plants & crops

    Sweden

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Plant Breeding, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Plant Sciences

    About the role The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Crop Production Ecology, invites applications for a PhD student position (doktorand) in plant breeding and insect pest protection. The position is part of the new…
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  6. INST
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    PhD Student in Plant Breeding and Insect Pests — Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

    Plants & crops

    Sweden

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Plant Breeding, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Plant Sciences

    About the Role The Department of Crop Production Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a PhD student position in plant breeding and plant protection against insect pests. The successful candidate will…
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Research in Plant Breeding (Sweden)

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, phenotyping and variety development for yield, quality and stress resilience. Programmes frequently partner breeding companies, genebanks and public institutes. This page lists funded institute scholarships in plant breeding so you can compare hosts, countries and monthly grant figures.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 6 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 4 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €2,800 to €3,100. Some institutes do not publish stipend amounts; confirm salary and benefits on the official programme page before applying.

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 Plant Breeding PhD research is funded in Sweden?

Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Plant Breeding. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.

How much do Plant Breeding PhD scholarships pay in Sweden?

Among the 6 programmes on this page, 4 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.