Umeå Postdoctoral Scholarship 2026 in Sweden | Fully Funded
Umeå Postdoctoral Scholarship provides a two-year, full-time, tax-free stipend in Sweden funded by the Kempe Foundations. Apply by 07 October 2026.
Overview
The Umeå Postdoctoral Scholarship supports two years of full-time postdoctoral research in philosophy at Umeå University, focusing on the research project titled 'Why is causation so useful?'. Hosted by the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, the fellow will integrate into active research groups and participate regularly in departmental seminars and international collaborations.
Benefits
- A full-time, fixed-term scholarship duration of two years, starting January 1st, 2027, or by agreement.
- Total tax-free funding amounting to 720 000 SEK, approximately 30,000 SEK per month.
- Disbursements typically structured in four separate installments across the scholarship period.
- Financial support backed directly by the Kempe Foundations.
Eligibility
- Must hold a completed doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in philosophy (or possess equivalent competence) by the time of the recipient selection decision.
- Doctoral degree should normally have been completed within three years prior to the application deadline, barring special exemptions.
- Special circumstances for degree timeline extensions include documented parental leave, illness, military service, trade union appointments, or relevant assignments.
- Demonstrated strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
How to Apply
Candidates must prepare application materials written in either English or Swedish, with accompanying documents formatted in Word or PDF. Submissions are processed through Umeå University’s Varbi e-recruitment system.
Deadline
The final date to submit an application is October 7th, 2026.