2 PhD Positions in Economics (Fully Funded) – Jönköping University, Sweden
Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), one of four schools within Jönköping University, invites applications for two fully funded, full-time PhD positions in Economics, starting 1 September 2026.
JIBS is triple crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and consistently ranked among the top institutions in business and economics. Recent assessments rank JIBS first in Sweden in business administration and economics, and among the top institutions in Europe and worldwide in entrepreneurship. JIBS is also ranked among the Top 100 European Business Schools by the Financial Times.
Position details
Full-time PhD positions (100%), fully funded (salary included)
Duration: up to 5 years, subject to satisfactory annual progress
80% doctoral studies (coursework and independent research)
20% teaching and administrative duties
Department of Economics, Finance, and Statistics
Application deadline: 12 March 2026
Research environment
PhD candidates may be affiliated with JIBS research centres, including:
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Spatial Economics (CEnSE)
Centre for Family Enterprise and Ownership (CeFEO)
Media, Management and Transformation Centre (MMTC)
Research areas include urban and regional economics, applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, public policy, and finance.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
A Master’s degree (or equivalent)
At least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS at the Master’s level
At least 90 ECTS in Economics
At least 15 ECTS in Statistics
Strong proficiency in spoken and written English
What we offer
Fully funded PhD positions with access to high-quality Swedish administrative data
Structured doctoral training with mandatory and elective courses
Participation in SWEGPEC (Swedish Graduate Programme in Economics)
Teaching experience and pedagogical training
An international, collegial research environment
Competitive employee benefits and strong support for work–life balance
Application materials
Applications should include:
Letter of intent (Why pursue a PhD in Economics? Why JIBS?)
Research interests statement (max. 2 pages)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Academic transcripts and diplomas
Master’s thesis (or Bachelor’s thesis/academic paper if not yet completed)
Contact details for at least two referees
All documents must be submitted in English.
Further information
For additional details and an official announcement of the PhD positions, please refer to the following LinkedIn post by JIBS faculty:
The post provides further context regarding the PhD positions in Economics at Jönköping International Business School and may be useful for prospective applicants seeking more insight into the research environment and expectations.
