Join the Agenda 2030 Graduate School at Lund University!

Currently hosting 25 PhD students from across the University, our Graduate School will welcome an additional cohort of about 10 students for a two-year period, starting 1 January 2025. This expansion provides a unique opportunity for early-stage PhD students from all faculties to engage in transformative research and collaborative projects that transcend traditional academic boundaries.

The application call is now open!

Please use the following form to apply to the Agenda 2030 Graduate School cohort 2025-2026: Application form for the Agenda 2030 Graduate School

Deadline for application is 13 November, 2024. 

Welcome with your questions to the coordinator Markus Gunneflo, markus [dot] gunneflo [at] jur [dot] lu [dot] se (markus[dot]gunneflo[at]jur[dot]lu[dot]se)

Why join us?

• Dual citizenship: As a member of the Graduate School, you are enrolled in the doctoral programme at your home institution and at the same time a member of a central university level graduate school. This provides for a wider network around your project.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in an international environment: Work with researchers from many parts of the world and from a range of disciplines, fostering critical discussions of complex challenges.
• Courses and activities: Gain first-hand access to interdisciplinary sustainability courses, workshops, and events designed to widen your perspectives, enhance your research skills and extend your academic network.
• Community and collaboration: Become part of a supportive community that values strong interpersonal relationships and collaboration. Get involved in activities and enjoy a rich social and academic experience.
• An internal fund to support PhD student activities: By being a member of the Graduate School, you have the possibility to apply for additional funding to be used within your PhD project. It can be to attend a conference, buy books or scientific material or to conduct fieldwork. Smaller grants are handled by the office, whilst bigger applications are decided by our steering group.

Read more about our vision and background via the link below.
About the Agenda 2030 Graduate School

Who can apply?

The Agenda 2030 Graduate School will admit PhD students from all faculties within Lund University, giving priority to at least one position per faculty. To be able to apply to the new cohort of the Agenda 2030 Graduate School, you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• You are or are about to become a PhD student admitted at Lund University;
• You are either currently enrolled or have an admission decision with the date of admission set to 1st of January 2025 the latest;
• You need to be able to be part of the Agenda 2030 Graduate School until 31st of December 2026.

What are the requirements of active participation?

Accepted PhD students agree to take part in the Graduate School's activities during the length of the program. It is not expected that you partake in all activities, but we expect the following:

•  You are required to partake in at least two activities per semester. Activities include meetings, workshops, annual retreat, PhD conference or other activities.
• You are expected to take one course free of your choice offered by the Agenda 2030 Graduate School.