Application for research studies

The qualifications, requirements and specific credentials that apply for an appointment at Örebro University are listed in the job advert in question. The specific rules, eligibility requirements, and assessment criteria that apply for research studies have been laid down in Örebro University's Admission Regulations. Details of the information to be included as well as the documents to be attached to the application are provided in the university’s web-based recruitment tool. Note that all applications submitted to Örebro University become public documents, which gives anyone the right to access them.

When applying for admission to research studies, always attach the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   - Name, home address, phone number, and email address
   - Current employment 
   Title, employer, length and scope of employment 
   - Previous employment 
   Positions relevant to the one applied for in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent.
   - Education 
   In reverse chronological order. Degree, year of degree, and higher education institution.
   - Other significant and relevant credentials
   - Language skills
   
   
2. Proof of completed higher education.
   
   
3. Independent project (degree project).
   
   
4. Copies of original documents of other relevant certificates/diplomas verifying eligibility for the position.

For guidance, see the excerpts from Örebro University's Admission Regulations.

Language

Documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish can be reviewed. Documents in other languages must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency).

For a complete application

For eligibility and selection purposes, applicants may refer to exams/examinations taken no later than on the closing date for applications to the programme. The same applies to the completion of other types of credentials referred to in the application. The deadline for supplementing the application with transcripts, certificates, references and proof of qualifications as described in the previous paragraph is three weeks after the closing date for applications.

Salary structure for doctoral students

The salary structure for doctoral students at Örebro University is time-based and consists of four steps. Step 1 is the entry-level salary. You find the current salary for step 1 in the job advert.

Documents and information for your application

Appointment procedures at Örebro university.pdf
Örebro university admissions regulations (pdf)
Doctoral studies at Örebro University