Applications are currently being accepted for the World Maritime University (WMU) PhD Fellowship 2027 in Sweden. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About World Maritime University PhD Fellowship
WMU PhD Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded doctoral research opportunity at the World Maritime University focused on developing seafaring as skilled employment in Sub-Saharan Africa through analysis of education, institutions, and labour markets
The fellowship is funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation through the WMU–LRF Africa Programme and is based at the World Maritime University headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, supporting research that contributes to the IMO Future-Ready Shipping (FRS) in Africa Project.
Benefits of World Maritime University PhD Fellowship
- 100% waiver of WMU doctoral tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend of approximately SEK 22,000 per month.
- Monthly stipend provided for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory annual progress.
- Budget support for research travel upon approval.
- Budget support for conference attendance upon approval.
- Budget support for software upon approval.
- Budget support for open-access publication fees upon approval.
World Maritime University PhD Fellowship Requirements
- Must hold a completed Master’s degree with a thesis/dissertation in Maritime Affairs, MET, Political/Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Preference explicitly given to applicants originating from Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Must demonstrate strong qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods analytical skills.
- Must provide a well-formulated research proposal.
- High level of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 7.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 96+, or Cambridge Proficiency Grade A/B).
- Must reside and conduct research on-site at WMU headquarters in Malmö, Sweden for the duration of the PhD program (remote participation is not permitted).
- Eligible academic fields include Maritime Affairs, Maritime Education and Training (MET), Political Science, Social Sciences, Development Economics, Labor Market Economics, Public Policy, or related interdisciplinary fields connected to Blue Economy and seafaring.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 November, 2026
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