Apply for a Scholarship for a Master’s Thesis in Materials Science

WISE Research Master’s Thesis is a research preparatory programme for master’s students in natural sciences. The programme gives you an opportunity to experience what it is like to work as a researcher and to strengthen your competitiveness for future PhD positions in Materials Science for Sustainability.

You can apply for the scholarship if you are enrolled in a master’s programme in chemistry or physics at the University of Gothenburg and plan to do your master’s thesis during the 2026/27 academic year, either in Karl Börjesson’s research group at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology or in Johan Åkerman’s research group at the Department of Physics.

WISE awards a maximum of four scholarships of SEK 75,000 each.

The application deadline is 6 September 2026.

How to apply

Send your application to karl.borjesson@gu.se and write “Application for WISE Research Master’s Thesis” in the subject line.

Your application must include:

• your name and personal identity number
• the date when you plan to start your master’s thesis
• a certificate showing that the supervisor has approved that you carry out your project in one of the research groups mentioned above, including the name of the supervisor, or a synopsis of your project including the name of your preferred supervisor
• a transcript of records showing courses and grades from your previous bachelor’s and master’s studies. Your bachelor’s studies may be from another university
• a certificate of registration showing that you are enrolled in a degree programme at the University of Gothenburg. 

Particular importance will be given to your previous courses and academic results when the applications are assessed.

Read more about Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability on the Wise website