Karolinska Institute, Sweden invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in Experimental Systems Neuroscience Neural basis of survival behaviors
A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.
- A creative, collaborative, and well-resourced environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure at Karolinska and SciLifeLab.
- Training in experimental neuroscience and professional development (writing, presenting, mentoring).
- Active involvement in cutting-edge projects with translational relevance to neuropsychiatric disorders.
Deadline : 06.Sep.2025
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student position in Clinical Neuroscience
The project is a collaboration with the Quantum and Nanophysics group at KTH with the aim of combining two next-generation sensor technologies for non-invasively measuring brain activity: superconducting nanowire-single photon detectors (SN-SPDs) and optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs). This will allow us to obtain simultaneous information about neuronal firing and hemodynamics with highest precision. The goal of the project is to develop a system and analysis pipeline that can improve presurgical evaluation of epilepsy patients.
As a doctoral student in this project, you task will be to design experimental protocols, plan and conduct SN-SPD/OPM-MEG measurements in healthy volunteers and epilepsy patients, analyse the data and disseminate the results in peer-reviewed papers as well as presentations at international conferences.
Deadline : 17.Aug.2025
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student position in Chromosome biology
The PhD project will explore the relationship between DNA topology and chromosome folding, focusing on the role of the Structural Maintenance of Chromosomes (SMC) complexes, particularly Smc5/6. The student will investigate how Smc5/6-mediated chromosome folding is regulated and how it influences chromosome function, using cutting-edge techniques such as Micro-C, ChIP-seq, and advanced microscopy.
The doctoral student will be expected to actively participate in all phases of the research, including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and scientific communication. This includes taking doctoral courses, attending seminars, and presenting research findings at conferences. The student will also have the opportunity to conduct research visits to the University of Tokyo to enhance technical skills and experience international collaboration.
This position offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of chromosome biology within an international research environment, gaining extensive expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.
Deadline : 11.Aug.2025
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doktorandplats inom perinatal läkemedelsepidemiologi
Många gravida kvinnor använder receptbelagda läkemedel. Eftersom gravida personer systematiskt utesluts från kliniska prövningar finns det dock ofta ingen eller mycket begränsad information om potentiella risker för fostret. Det övergripande målet med doktorandprojektet är att förbättra kunskapen om läkemedelssäkerhet under graviditet genom storskalig, datadriven övervakning med hjälp av svenska nationella hälsoregister.
Som doktorand kommer du att bygga upp expertis inom farmakoepidemiologi, biostatistik och evidenssyntes. Du kommer att samla strategisk kunskap om nationella registerdata och lära dig praktiska färdigheter inom forskning som sträcker sig från självständig datainsamling till systematiska översiktsmetoder och avancerad biostatistik.
Dina uppgifter blir att planera studierna tillsammans med handledaren och utföra stora delar av datahanteringen, analyserna, tolkningen av resultat och manusförfattandet. Dessutom kommer du som doktorand delta i forskningsrelaterade aktiviteter vid CPE samt i utbildningsaktiviteter som erbjuds inom avdelningen för klinisk epidemiologi (KEP) och Karolinska Institutet.
Deadline : 2025-08-06
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student position in Immunology and Cell biology
The research project will characterize fundamental features of the immune system in cancer and test how the immune system can be modulated in new approaches for immune therapy. Using natural mutants in patients with loss-of-function and gain-of-function in actin regulators, the PhD student will investigate how actin cytoskeleton dynamics is maintained to prevent genetic instability and cell transformation. The overall goal is to define the general processes that maintain stability of the mammalian genome and suppress cancer in immune cells. Importantly, the project will offer substantial training in state-of-the-art biomedical research and promote professional and personal development.
The successful applicant will acquire basic as well as specialized knowledge and understanding in immunology and tumor biology and how to address research questions within these topics. The PhD student will learn to apply, master, and develop research methodologies in immunology and tumor biology, in which the group is specialized. Examples of skills that will be explored include advanced flow cytometry and imaging techniques, retro/lentiviral work, state-of-the-art molecular biology experimentation, and work with human cells and animal models for tumor immunology.
The successful applicant is expected to take a strong lead in project design, management, data generation, as well as analyses and interpretation. The duties also include working in a highly collaborative team and to adhere to high scientific standards and responsibilities. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment and to engage in continuous professional development is a must.
Deadline : 03.Aug.2025
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student position in NK cell biology
Natural Killer (NK) cells are innate lymphocytes best known for killing virus-infected and transformed cells. They have recently gained substantial interest as effector cells in cellular therapies against several cancers. It has become increasingly clear that NK cells are highly heterogenous based on variable gene and protein expression, but that the NK cell repertoire is surprisingly stable over time in adults. How a stable repertoire of distinct NK cell subsets can be maintained over time remains unclear but could involve a fixed output of NK cell clones from distinct precursors as well as a fixed homeostatic proliferation of NK cell clones. In order to maintain a stable repertoire, each NK cell clone that contributes to the repertoire would therefore require some form of clonal heritable features that is maintained during cell division. We have previously shown that heritable clonal transcription can impart a strong layer of stable transcriptional variability in CD8+ T cells (Mold et al, Cell Reports, 2021, Cell Systems, 2024). To what extent the composition of other immune cell types, including NK cells, are maintained by clonally stable heritable states however remains unknown.
The overall aim of the current project is to dissect how human NK cells are shaped by clonal heritability, to exploit these clonally distinct traits to understand NK cell-tumor interactions, and in the long term to tailor NK cell based adoptive therapies. The project involves advanced techniques, including multiparameter flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, single cell cloning, and functional assays with tumor cells. In addition to learning to master experimental techniques and driving the project, the successful candidate will take part in research-related activities such as group meetings, seminars, national/international meetings, as well as laboratory routines of the group. Finally, the PhD student will work to fulfil the course requirements of the PhD program as outlined in the relevant rules and documentation available at the ki.se website.
Deadline : 01.Aug.2025
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student position in immune responses to viruses and vaccines with relevance to type 1 diabetes
The student will contribute to research aimed at developing and testing innovative strategies to counter viruses linked to type 1 diabetes. This includes evaluating a vaccine originally developed by the Flodström-Tullberg group (Science Advances, 2020; Diabetes, 2021) and assessing potential antiviral drugs. Key studies involve monitoring immune responses to infection and vaccination, building on recent findings that identify epitopes recognized during natural infection (Science Advances, 2024). The research utilizes experimental models, type 1 diabetes-associated viruses, and emerging vaccines, with advanced methods such as virus replication monitoring, tissue damage analysis, HLA multimer assays, flow cytometry, and spatial omics. Additionally, the student will work with in vitro and in vivo models for antiviral drug testing.
The candidate is expected to contribute to experimental design, experimentation, data analyses and publication of results. Furthermore, the candidate will participate in various research-related activities including group meetings, departmental seminars, national/international scientific meetings, as well as contribute to routine work within the research group and help supervise master’s students.
The work will be carried out at the Center for Infections Medicine (CIM), Karolinska Institutet and in collaboration with a group led by Professor Roberto Mallone, at the INSERM Cochine Institute, Paris. The position is in part funded via a Horizon Europe grant (ENT1DEP) and through the participation in this network, the candidate will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from leading researchers in the type 1 diabetes immunology and virology fields.
Deadline : 31.Jul.2025
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (PhD) student in RNA diagnostics
The doctoral student will lead a project focused on improving computational analyses of RNA measurements from human samples, e.g. blood, in order to assess the diagnostic potential of RNAs in a systematic manner. The student will have access to in-house generated data that will be analysed in comparison with external data that will be downloaded and explored in a comprehensive manner. The project also involves developing or applying machine-learning procedures to identify the most predictive RNA signatures and use automated strategies to infer cell-type of origin and/or cell states.
The successful applicant will be responsible for handling and processing large data streams on dedicated servers and in developing the computer programs required. A large focus will be on exploratory data analyses and machine-learning.
Deadline : 30.Jul.2025
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Docotoral student (Licentiate)
We are looking for a highly motivated person with a background in biology and bioinformatics for a research project studying molecular causes of skeletal malformations. The successful applicant will be involved in the analysis massive parallel DNA and RNA sequencing data from patients and families with suspected rare genetic diseases as well as molecular genetic follow up of results. The selected applicant will study molecular and cellular consequences of genetic abnormalities causing congenital skeletal disorders. Experience in working with bioinformatics and some laboratory experience is therefore desired. This project provides the opportunity to participate in a translational project that will have direct clinical impact.
Deadline : 28.Jul.2025
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doktorandplats inom pedodonti
Det övergripande syftet med forskningsprogrammet är att utveckla effektiva strategier för att förebygga karies hos barn som bor i socialt utsatta områden i Stockholm. Studien syftar till att testa hypotesen, att en riktad stödinsats med munhälsovägledare till familjer i socioekonomiskt svaga områden i Region Stockholm som erhållit det utökade hembesöksprogrammet från barnhälsovården minskar risken för att få karies. Interventionen fokuserar på att stödja föräldrar till att förbättra deras hälsolitteracitet och tilltro till den egna förmågan, så att de kan hjälpa sina barn att förebygga karies.
Projektet innehåller flera studier, inklusive en randomiserad kontrollerad studie för att testa effekten av ett utökat hembesöksprogram följt av regelbundna kontakter med en munhälsovägledare.
Huvudsyftet är att minska kariesutvecklingen, förbättra livskvaliteten för barn och familjer samt minska stressnivåerna. Dessutom undersöks genom kvalitativa studier hinder och möjligheter för implementering av interventionen ur både munhälsovägledarnas och föräldrars perspektiv.
Studien sker även i samarbete med Barnahus för att inkludera faktorer som kan förbättra vår förståelse för målgruppen. Att även inkludera faktorer som ger insikt i barnets och familjens allmänna kontext och potentiella stressorer skulle kunna förbättra vår förmåga att leverera effektiv kariesprevention i högriskgrupper.
Deadline : 2025-07-27
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doktorandplats: Psykologiskt stöd för canceröverlevare
Vi söker nu en doktorand till ett forskningsprojekt som handlar om att utveckla psykologiskt stöd för långvarigt dåligt mående efter cancersjukdom. Som samhälle blir vi allt äldre, samtidigt som behandlingarna för cancer blivit effektivare. Idag är det ofta möjligt att leva många år efter ett cancerbesked, och ungefär 600 000 svenskar någon gång blivit delgivna en cancerdiagnos. Även på lång sikt, månader eller år efter avslutad huvudbehandling, beskriver många canceröverlevare stark oro eller rädsla för återfall, obehag kopplat till kroppen, intimitet, sexualitet, eller förändringar i kroppens funktioner, nedstämdhet och oro, trauma efter sjukdom eller vårdprocessen, eller långvariga symtom som trötthet och smärta. Forskningsprojektet handlar om att utveckla stödprogram för att hjälpa canceröverlevare som upplever sådana långsiktiga problem. I första hand, under nuvarande studie, utvärderar vi stöd som kan ges i ett textbaserat format via internet.
Doktorandstudierna motsvarar 4 års heltidsstudier. Som doktorand fungerar du som operativ projektledare för en pågående klinisk prövning (studie), men hela tiden under handledning. Du genomför kliniska bedömningar och behandlingar inom projektet, samt håller kontakten med deltagare och säkerställer att mätmetoder fungerar. Du underhåller kontakten med samhällsinstanser såsom patientföreningar och vårdmottagningar med relevans för projektet. Parallellt med detta medverkar du i forskarutbildningskurser, seminarier och konferenser för att lära dig grunderna i forskaryrket. Du medverkar också i litteraturgenomgångar, och utvecklar din förmåga att kritiskt granska och självständigt utveckla forskning med fokus på psykologi och beteendemedicin. Under doktorandperiodens senare del lägger du mer tid på dataanalys och andra former av tillämpat intellektuellt arbete.
Deadline : 2025-07-21
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Student in Immunometabolism in Infection
The doctoral student will be engaged in the project, which aims to how HIV persists in the central nervous system (CNS) through immunometabolic reprogramming driven by myeloid cells. The student will perform integrative multi-omics analyses (including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) on ex vivo HIV latency models to characterize the immunometabolic landscape of viral persistence. The doctoral student is expected to plan and conduct experiments (wet lab), analyze and interpret complex datasets (in collaboration with the senior bioinformatician in the group), present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals. The position involves close collaboration with national and international partners, offering a multidisciplinary training environment that integrates systems immunology, neurobiology, and infectious disease research. The student will also participate in relevant doctoral courses and contribute to departmental activities.
The doctoral student will develop deep expertise in experimental virology and integrative omics to understand the host immune response to viral infection. S/he will gain hands-on experience with human immune cell models and organoid systems, including iPSC-derived microglia and macrophages, and work with HIV-1 viruses. The student will be trained in multi-omics workflows such as bulk RNA-seq, proteomics, and metabolomics to interpret the complex dataset and will learn to design and execute reproducible time-course experiments. S/he will also gain practical skills in generating and analyzing microglia-embedded brain organoids using spatial and single-cell omics technologies to investigate neuroimmune-metabolic changes during infection. Throughout the project, the student will build interdisciplinary competencies and develop the ability to interpret complex biological data in a translational research context.
Deadline : 19.Jul.2025
About The Karolinska Institute, Sweden – Official Website
The Karolinska Institute sometimes known as the (Royal) Caroline Institute in English is a research-led medical university in Solna within the Stockholm urban area of Sweden. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The assembly consists of fifty professors from various medical disciplines at the university. The current rector of Karolinska Institute is Ole Petter Ottersen, who took office in August 2017.
The Karolinska Institute was founded in 1810 on the island of Kungsholmen on the west side of Stockholm; the main campus was relocated decades later to Solna, just outside Stockholm. A second campus was established more recently in Flemingsberg, Huddinge, south of Stockholm.
The Karolinska Institute is Sweden’s third oldest medical school, after Uppsala University (founded in 1477) and Lund University (founded in 1666). It is one of Sweden’s largest centres for training and research, accounting for 30% of the medical training and more than 40% of all academic medical and life science research conducted in Sweden.
The Karolinska University Hospital, located in Solna and Huddinge, is associated with the university as a research and teaching hospital. Together they form an academic health science centre. While most of the medical programs are taught in Swedish, the bulk of the PhD projects are conducted in English. The institute’s name is a reference to the Caroleans.
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