University of Copenhagen PhD Fellowship
Total reward
DKK 29,000/month salary (approx EUR 3,900)
Level
PhD / Doctorate
Duration
Three years (3-year PhD programme)
Location
Denmark
About this scholarship
PhD positions at the University of Copenhagen are salaried employment positions, not traditional scholarships. PhD students are employees with full benefits including pension and paid vacation.
Eligibility
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Strong academic record
- Research proposal aligned with the advertised position
- English proficiency
- All nationalities welcome
Benefits & Coverage
- Monthly salary of approx DKK 29,000 (before tax)
- Pension contribution
- Paid vacation
- Parental leave
- Conference travel budget
Required Documents
Application for specific position, Research proposal, Academic transcripts, Master's degree certificate, CV, Publication list, Two references
How to Apply
- At Copenhagen, PhD fellowships are salaried positions: search the university's PhD vacancy announcements and apply for an open PhD scholarship or a specific advertised PhD position in a department (open to any nationality)
- Successful applicants are enrolled in the relevant PhD School and employed by the department for the three-year programme, living in Copenhagen; apply online through the specific call with your CV, transcripts, a research/motivation statement, and references by that position's deadline
- Non-EU/EEA applicants then arrange a Danish residence and work permit. The fellowship is salaried PhD employment (covering salary; no tuition fee for the doctorate)
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