Become a researcher
Do you want to be able to work as a researcher or expert in a specific area of Child and Youth Studies or Early Childhood Education? Then a doctoral program is for you.
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Child and Youth research
The Department of Child and Youth Studies is an interdisciplinary research environment. Our research area is within Child and Youth research and there are five research topics:
- Children and Young People's Living Conditions, Health/Well-being and Vulnerability
- Children and Young People’s Places and Movement
- Everyday Life, Culture and Communication in the Lives of Children and Young People
- Play, Care, Development and Learning in Preschool, School and School age educare
- Profession, Education and Practice Based Research
Read more about our postgraduate education.
Our courses at postgraduate level (in Swedish).
PhD Student positions
Available PhD Student positions at Stockholm University are posted online with information on the application process:
Education at postgraduate level is a unique opportunity to try to understand a subject in depth. If you pursue postgraduate studies full-time, four academic years are required to achieve a PhD. You can get a licentiate degree after two years of full-time study. Read more:
Contact
If you have questions about the content of the doctoral program, please contact the Director of Studies for Doctoral Programs.
If you have questions about registering for doctoral programs, please contact the Graduate Studies Administrator.
Director of PhD studies
Research officer
Last updated: 2025-11-18
Source: Institutionsnamn