PhD Application Deadlines in 2026

Track PhD positions and scholarships with 2026 deadlines, funding signals, institutions, countries, and official listing links.

Last updated: 2026-05-12

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  1. PhD Scholarship in Trauma and Collective Violence: Articulation, Negotiation, and Recognition

    This PhD scholarship supports doctoral research on trauma and collective violence with a psychoanalytic and cultural-psychological focus at IPU Berlin and Ruhr-Universität...

    IPU Berlin (International Psychoanalytic University Berlin) and Ruhr-Universität Bochum / Germany / deadline Dec 11, 2026

  2. Doctoral Scholarship in Languages and Cultures of the Christian Orient

    The Gertrud und Alexander Böhlig Stiftung offers a 12-month doctoral scholarship for PhD projects on the languages and cultures of the Christian Orient... Gertrud und Alexander Böhlig Stiftung, Germany; Direct portal application; deadline May 15, 2026...

    Gertrud und Alexander Böhlig Stiftung / Germany / deadline May 15, 2026

  3. phd position in formal methods for concurrent cryptographic protocols amsterdam

    2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data, and 6G apps | Working At VU 2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data... Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 15, 2026...

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Netherlands / deadline May 15, 2026

  4. phd position on complex system modelling of systemic climate impacts amsterdam

    2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data, and 6G apps | Working At VU 2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data... Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 15, 2026...

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Netherlands / deadline May 15, 2026

  5. PhD Position: F/M Layer-Based Garment Modeling for Textile Form Weaving

    See pdf description here: Context Mass production of garments is responsible for significant waste in the fashion industry. Inria, France; Direct portal application; deadline Oct 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Inria / France / deadline Oct 1, 2026

  6. PhD in Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

    Do you want to improve life in coastal environments facing threats from climate change? Be part of a pioneering European project tackling real-world climate challenges! Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 1, 2026

  7. phd position on behavioral environmental and or development economics amsterdam

    2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data, and 6G apps | Working At VU 2 PhD positions in large-scale computer systems for AI, big data... Liseli Decision Lab, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 15, 2026...

    Liseli Decision Lab / Netherlands / deadline May 15, 2026

  8. PhD Position: Hybrid Safe Learning for Inter-Connected Systems

    PhD Position Hybrid Safe Learning for Inter-Connected Systems Are you curious how Deep Learning and Online Learning can be effectively combined to create new learning... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  9. PhD Position: Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Cryptography for Aviation Systems

    PhD Position Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Cryptography for Aviation Systems Pioneer the future of aviation cybersecurity by researching post-quantum cryptography for air...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  10. PhD Position: Systems Design for Resilient and Sustainable Production of Novel Protein

    PhD Position Systems Design for Resilient and Sustainable Production of Novel Protein Interested in researching novel food proteins and their potential to ensure food... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 7, 2026

  11. PhD Position: F/M Dynamic Approximate Computing for Energy-Efficient AI Hardware Accelerators

    The primary objective of this thesis is to investigate and advance the design of energy-efficient AI accelerators by dynamically applying approximate computing techniques...

    Inria / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  12. PhD Business Models for Digital Trust

    Business Models for Digital Trust. Job description What are acceptable business models for digital trust platforms? Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 24, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 24, 2026

  13. PhD Position: Robust Game Theory for Complex Systems

    PhD Position Robust Game Theory for Complex Systems Shape intelligent control and coordination in future complex systems, from sustainable energy grids to autonomous mobility...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 14, 2026

  14. PhD Position: from Body Shape to Musculoskeletal Model

    PhD Position from Body Shape to Musculoskeletal Model Job description Musculoskeletal disorders, affecting muscles, bones, joints, and associated tissues... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 13, 2026...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 13, 2026

  15. PhD Position: Acoustic and Psychoacoustic Modelling for Sound Quality Assessment in Hospital

    Develop predictive tools for estimating the perceived affective quality of the soundscape, framed by the Pleasantness and Eventfulness dimensions described in ISO 12913-3...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 24, 2026

  16. PhD Position F/M: Visuo-tactile control for manipulating deformable objects with robotic arms

    A significant challenge in robotics is the ability to interact with deformable objects. Rennes University, France; Direct portal application; deadline Oct 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Rennes University / France / deadline Oct 1, 2026

  17. PhD Position: Bridging Theory and Practice in Parallel Graph Algorithms

    Working At VU PhD Position: Bridging Theory and Practice in Parallel Graph Algorithms Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 20, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Netherlands / deadline May 20, 2026

  18. PhD Position F/M: When Our Avatars Transform Us: Enhancing the VR User Experience by Modifying

    This PhD focuses on When Our Avatars Transform Us: Enhancing the VR User Experience by Modifying. Rennes University, France; Direct portal application; deadline Sep 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Rennes University / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  19. PhD Position F/M: Towards Editable Radiance Field Representations through Physically Based

    This explores new methods for creating, editing, and rendering realistic 3D digital environments by bridging the gap between traditional computer graphics techniques and...

    French National Institute for Research in Digital Science (Inria) / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  20. PhD Position: Formulating the Route Towards Sustainable Sodium Sulfur Batteries

    PhD Position Formulating the Route Towards Sustainable Sodium Sulfur Batteries Do you want to do hands-on experimental work on the chemistry of novel battery technologies...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 7, 2026

  21. PhD Position: Underwater Robotics for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring

    PhD Position Underwater Robotics for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Are you passionate about the marine environment and eager to develop innovative approaches for... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 13, 2026

  22. PhD Position: Optical Coherence Tomography for Skin Diagnostics

    At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Supervisor required before application; deadline Jun 1, 2026...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 1, 2026

  23. PhD Candidate: Next-gen Consumer Experiences with Immersive Technologies

    As a PhD candidate, you will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team working on immersive technologies and digital experiences. Maastricht University, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline Jun 14, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline Jun 14, 2026

  24. PhD Position: Zeolites for PFAS Removal from Concentrated Waste Streams

    PhD Position Zeolites for PFAS Removal from Concentrated Waste Streams Take on the global environmental challenge to effectively removing PFAS from concentrated waste... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 8, 2026

  25. PhD Position: On-chip Photonic Neural Network

    PhD Position On-chip Photonic Neural Network AI computing with light! Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 28, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 28, 2026

  26. PhD Position: Probabilistic Inference in Complex Networks

    PhD Position Probabilistic Inference in Complex Networks Are you curious about complex systems and learning hidden patterns from them? Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 31, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  27. PhD in Aortic Biomechanics and Personalised Hypertension Treatment

    You will join the Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), part of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML). Maastricht University, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 12, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 12, 2026

  28. PhD Position: GreenCare4Health. Green Interventions for Heat-Resilience: Design and Evaluation

    In this PhD project, you will be a key researcher in the international project GreenCare4Health, working at the intersection of urbanism, microclimate, and public health...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 29, 2026

  29. PhD Candidate in Smart Industry Labour Markets

    This PhD is to generate actionable insights into institutional labour market frameworks and policies that can accelerate skills development and make the Smart Industry...

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  30. PhD Position: Microbial Transformation Processes in Contaminated Sediment Depots

    PhD Position Microbial Transformation Processes in Contaminated Sediment Depots PhD on microbial transformation in contaminated sediments... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 25, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 25, 2026

  31. PhD Position F/M: Multi-Fidelity Scientific Machine Learning with Heterogeneous Inputs

    This PhD focuses on multi-fidelity scientific machine learning with heterogeneous inputs. Inria, France; Direct portal application; deadline Sep 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Inria / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  32. PhD position in Interactive Alignment for Human-Robot Interaction

    Working At VU PhD position in Interactive Alignment for Human-Robot Interaction Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU). Idiap Research Institute, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 31, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Idiap Research Institute / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  33. PhD Position: Economic Assessment of Coral Reefs and Coastal Ecosystems

    Working At VU PhD Position: Economic Assessment of Coral Reefs and Coastal Ecosystems Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU). The Institute, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline Oct 6, 2026; funding signal detected.

    The Institute / Netherlands / deadline Oct 6, 2026

  34. PhD Position in Number Theory and Formalization

    Working At VU PhD Position in Number Theory and Formalization Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 28, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Netherlands / deadline May 28, 2026

  35. PhD Designing Digital Trust for Socio-Technical Innovation

    Designing digital trust for socio-technical innovation. Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 24, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 24, 2026

  36. PhD Position: Engineering Edible Bioinks for Cellular Agriculture

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / Engineering & Physical Sciences. Supervisor outreach may be required before applying. Maastricht University, Netherlands; Supervisor required before application; deadline May 22, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 22, 2026

  37. PhD Position in Econometrics, Operations Research and/or Social Choice

    You will join one of two projects, both positioned at the intersection of theory, data, and societal application. Maastricht University, Netherlands; Supervisor required before application; deadline Jun 14, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline Jun 14, 2026

  38. PhD Position: Theoretical Biophysics PhD Position Theoretical Biophysics How do cells read

    At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. Delft University, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 20, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University / Netherlands / deadline May 20, 2026

  39. PhD Candidate: Sustainable, Long-term Investment Decisions

    In this project, you investigate how financial markets can better account for environmental, social, and cultural externalities when making investment decisions. Maastricht University, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline Jul 15, 2026...

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline Jul 15, 2026

  40. PhD Researcher: Computational Neuroscience of Face Perception in Forensic Contexts

    You will develop biologically realistic computational models of how the brain processes faces and use them to investigate how poor image quality or AI-enhanced images... Maastricht University, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 20, 2026...

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 20, 2026

  41. PhD Position: Modeling and Managing Future Low-Emission Aircraft in European Airspace

    PhD Position Modeling and Managing Future Low-Emission Aircraft in European Airspace Shape the future of sustainable aviation by researching how zero-emission aircraft will...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  42. PhD position: Individual behaviour under climate change risks

    Working At VU PhD position: Individual behaviour under climate change risks Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU). The Institute, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 15, 2026; funding signal detected.

    The Institute / Netherlands / deadline May 15, 2026

  43. PhD Position F/M: Construction of a Generic Multilingual, Multi-Speaker Articulatory Model

    Speech production requires control of the movements of the articulators (jaw, tongue, lips, etc.) that are used to modify the shape of the vocal tract... Inria, France; Direct portal application; deadline Oct 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Inria / France / deadline Oct 1, 2026

  44. PhD Candidate in Computational Cardiac Modelling and Arrhythmia Risk Prediction

    You will develop advanced, physiology driven computational models to unravel how electrical and structural changes i PhD Candidate in Computational Cardiac Modelling and...

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 24, 2026

  45. PhD Position F/M: Physics-Grounded World Models for Scalable, Efficient, and Robust Robot

    This PhD focuses on physics-grounded world models for scalable, efficient, and robust robot. Inria, France; Direct portal application; deadline Sep 1, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Inria / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  46. PhD Position F/M: Scalable Reliability Assessment Under Natural Faults and Adversarial

    Modern embedded systems deployed in safety-critical domains—automotive, aerospace, robotics, drones, and industrial control—must simultaneously satisfy functional safety...

    Rennes University / France / deadline Sep 1, 2026

  47. PhD Position on Physical Modelling of Backward Erosion Piping

    PhD on Physical modelling of Backward Erosion Piping: a look into progression and meandering. Job description The Netherlands relies heavily on its dikes. Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline Jun 14, 2026...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline Jun 14, 2026

  48. PhD in Assessing Wastewater Treatment Innovations, Trade-offs and Socio-Technical Uncertainties

    Are you excited about shaping the wastewater systems of the future? Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application; deadline May 17, 2026; funding signal detected.

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 17, 2026

  49. PhD Position: Ultrafast Photoacoustic Imaging

    PhD Position Ultrafast Photoacoustic Imaging Generate ultrasound with light, and use it to visualize properties of microscopic objects Job description Ultrafast... Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; Direct portal application...

    Delft University of Technology / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

  50. PhD Candidate in New Science of Mental Disorders

    The aim of this project is to advance mechanistic understanding of exposure therapy, by investigating how symptom networks can inform exposure targets as well as studying...

    Maastricht University / Netherlands / deadline May 31, 2026

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