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Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs through the University of Iceland PhD Grants Fund

Funded PhD Position at the University of Iceland 2026: Research Water Governance in Low-Income African Countries

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A full-time doctoral research position in the University of Iceland’s Environment and Natural Resources programme, investigating rural water governance in low-income African countries, particularly Uganda, Malawi and Sierra Leone.

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Everyone needs

  • degree Master’s degree in a field related to the research topic
  • degree Master’s degree completed by the position start date
  • admission Formally apply to the University of Iceland Environment and Natural Resources doctoral programme
  • admission Receive formal admission approval

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  • admission MS or MA degree in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Iceland, with minimum average gra…
  • admission Equivalent degree from another university
  • language If an international applicant whose native language is not English: provide TOEFL results (85)
  • language If an international applicant whose native language is not English: provide IELTS results (6.5)
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
  • admission An exemption may be granted for applicants with 90–120 ECTS studies at level 6.1, a research project worth fe…
  • career stage Experience in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa
  • language Knowledge of Icelandic
Level of study
PhD
Fields of study
Development studies, Public policy, Social sciences
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
Duration
2-3 years
Host country
Iceland, Uganda
Host institution
University of Iceland

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What I need IELTS/TOEFL required
English requirement
IELTS/TOEFL required
In-person requirements
Required in-person study/placement/event

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  1. Open the official application portal for the vacancy. Required
  2. Switch the website language to English by selecting the flag in the upper-right corner, if needed. Optional
  3. Create an account if you have not previously registered. Required
  4. Sign in to the recruitment system. Required
  5. Complete all required personal and professional information. Required
  6. Upload the curriculum vitae. Required
  7. Upload the cover letter, no more than two pages. Required
  8. Upload certified copies of undergraduate and graduate diplomas. Required
  9. Enter the contact information for two referees. Required
  10. Review all uploaded documents. Required
  11. Confirm that the submission is complete. Required
  12. Submit the application through the recruitment system before the deadline. Required
  13. If selected for the position, formally apply to the Environment and Natural Resources doctoral programme; appointment also requires formal admission approval. Required
Deadline
4 September 2026
Application cycle
2026 application cycle

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