We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for two PhD positions starting Fall 2026 at our Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness.

At CWWH, you will join a research community dedicated to understanding wellbeing, meaning, and human flourishing. The work is meaningful, collaborative, and driven by curiosity.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Love experiments, surveys, and field studies

• Enjoy data analysis and number-crunching

• Hold (or will soon hold) an MSc degree

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

We look forward to meeting our future colleagues.

Learn more about the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness, our mission, and our current research projects here

Find all information about the Stockholm School of Economics PhD application process here

You can also find our FAQ for prospective PhD students here

When Applying

• Select “Department of Management and Organization”

• Choose “Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness” as your research area

• Clearly state in your application that you are applying for a PhD position at the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH)
  
  

Contact

For questions, you are welcome to contact our current PhD student Nora Hansson Bittár at:
nora.hanssonbittar@hhs.se

Please also email Nora once you have submitted your application.