Overview
Vilnius University is accepting applications for 2026 additional admission and LMT-funded doctoral positions across 29 fields in natural, health, technological, social and humanities disciplines.
Complete research opportunity details
Applications and admission documents are accepted from 20 August through 20 September 2026. The published admission schedule states submission until 14:00 on 20 September, followed by motivational interviews on 21–23 September and preliminary results on 24 September. Applicants use the VU postgraduate admission system. The admission fee is EUR 50 for Lithuanian and other EU citizens and EUR 100 for citizens of other countries; candidates who already paid during the main 2026 admission do not pay again for additional admission.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a master's degree or an equivalent higher-education qualification. Required materials include an application to the Rector, valid ID, master's diploma and supplement, motivation letter, CV, questionnaire with photo, research project, research/publication record where applicable, two academic recommendations and evidence of English proficiency normally at least B2. Field-specific committees may require additional materials.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on Vilnius University's 2026 doctoral-admission pages and official ISAS applicant system. The schedule states 20 September 2026 until 14:00 but does not state a timezone, so only the calendar deadline is normalized. Fee differs by citizenship; the schema fee field is therefore left unset rather than flattening two official rates.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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