Doctoral Candidate in War Studies

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Welcome to the Swedish Defence University! The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military perspectives converge. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who analyze and manage today's and tomorrow's crisis situations and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international humanitarian law, defense systems, war studies, leadership and management, military history, and political science. The Swedish Defence University is now seeking one or more doctoral candidates in war studies to be based at the Department of War Studies (IKV) in Stockholm. Duties Doctoral education consists of 4 years of full-time studies (240 higher education credits). The primary responsibility is to write a doctoral dissertation in war studies under supervision (180 higher education credits), along with coursework (60 higher education credits). The doctoral position is fully funded for four years. Work duties may also include teaching and other institutional service for up to 20 percent of working time, which will result in a corresponding extension of employment. IKV is now seeking up to five doctoral candidates: doctoral candidates in war studies without a specific focus, one doctoral candidate with a focus on Russian warfare, one doctoral candidate with a focus on gender, peace and security, and one doctoral candidate with a focus on logistics. Qualifications To be admitted to doctoral-level education, applicants must have both general and specific eligibility. General eligibility is held by those who have completed an advanced degree, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at advanced level, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way within or outside the country. Specific eligibility is held by those with passing grades in 90 higher education credits of coursework in a social science (or equivalent) subject, of which at least 30 credits are in war studies or a related field such as international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, or political science. Additionally, sufficient English language skills are required to benefit from doctoral-level education. Application Submit your application through the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the Welcome to the Swedish Defence University! The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military perspectives converge. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who analyze and manage today's and tomorrow's crisis situations and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and…

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30. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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