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As a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen you have the opportunity to advance your international career as part of a world class research team. Every year, UCPH enrols more than 700 new PhD students. The University of Copenhagen offers cutting edge research in an international atmosphere. In 2013 Monocle Magazine heralded Copenhagen as "the most liveable city in the world".

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Ph.D scholarships in Denmark for International students 2024-2025

Find Ph.D scholarships for international students to study in Denmark 2024-2025.

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University Of Copenhagen 2023 PhD Scholarships for International Students

iCourts is a Centre of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation and, among others, the European Research Council. iCourts 2.0 seeks to explain and make intelligible the relative and often contested power of international courts, institutions and law. While the current resistan

Published: 2023-06-25 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: December 1, 2023

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FIG Foundation 2023 PhD Scholarships, Denmark

FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships 2023 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Surveying/Geomatics. You can apply to this scholarship now. This scholarship is provided by FIG Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, up to 3,000 euros . This scholars

Published: 2023-05-04 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: June 1, 2023

University of Copenhagen Denmark 2022 PhD fellow in Plant-microbiome assembly

The PhD student will be part of Section of Microbiology, headed by Prof. Søren J. Sørensen. His research group focuses on social interactions in microbial populations in in-vivo systems such as soils, plants, animals and humans. The section houses state of the art culture-ind

Published: 2022-08-16 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: August 21, 2022

University Of Copenhagen (UCPH) 2022 PhD Scholarships At The Department Of Political Science

‘AFAR’ ‘Algorithmic Fairness for Asylum Seekers and Refugees’ investigates the use of new technologies – and particularly, forms of artificial intelligence (AI) – in migration and asylum governance. This includes automation of processes previously done by humans,

Published: 2022-08-05 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: August 29, 2022

University of Copenhagen 2022 International PhD Fellowships in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen is seeking candidates to apply for the International PhD Fellowships in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry for the academic session 2022-2023. The fellowship has the motive of supporting high-achieving worldwide candidates who want to pursue a PhD degree program at the Dep

Published: 2022-07-14 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: July 15, 2022

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CBS 2022 PhD Scholarship in Organizing Innovation in China

The Department of Organization at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the field of organizing innovation. The scholarship is part of a research project on China’s role in world-class science infrastructure hosted at the Sino-Danish Centre in Beij

Published: 2022-06-20 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: August 20, 2022

University of Copenhagen 2022 International Postdoctoral Positions in Genomics and Machine Learning, Denmark for Fellowship

The University of Copenhagen has announced the International Postdoctoral Positions in Genomics and Machine Learning in Denmark. The funding programme assists deserving students who want to commence a postdoctoral degree at the University. The educational fund is available for the academic sessio

Published: 2022-06-13 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: June 14, 2022

University of Copenhagen, Denmark 2022 PhD Fellowships in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The University of Copenhagen is offering the PhD Fellowships in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology for the academic year 2022-2023. The fellowship has the motive of supporting high-achieving worldwide candidates who want to pursue a PhD degree program at the

Published: 2022-06-08 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: September 19, 2022

University of Copenhagen, Denmark 2022 PhD International Positions in Environmental Epidemiology

Current evidence on air pollution and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is based mainly on studies of incidence of different CVD outcomes (MI, IHD, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure) based on studies in subjects who were free of CVD (Miller et al. 2020). These studies are used to study whether

Published: 2022-05-30 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: June 2, 2022

University of Copenhagen 2022 International PhD Fellowships in Genetic Epidemiology, Denmark

CBMR is a vibrant international research environment with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in metabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge toward new preve

Published: 2022-05-24 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: June 2, 2022

University of Copenhagen 2022 International PhD Fellowships in Respiratory Physiology, Denmark

We are offering a PhD fellowship from August 1st, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. The project will focus on the host immune response in the lungs of critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), notably the interactions between the local microbiome and immune cell

Published: 2022-03-22 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: March 24, 2022

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Aarhus University 2022 International PhD Recruitment Scholarships in Health, Denmark

This scholarship will provide the DKK 15,000 to pursue a PhD degree at Aarhus University.Aarhus University, Denmark’s second-largest institution, was founded in 1928. AU has been ranked among the top 100 world’s best universities. It is a research-intensive university that aspires t

Published: 2022-03-02 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: May 15, 2022

CBS 2022 Two Postdoc Positions in Labor Market Inequalities and Integration

The PAINT project centers on two understudied groups whose socioeconomic exclusion has major economic and social costs: ex-felons and refugees. It aims to identify levers for their integration by studying, among other questions: a) when can entrepreneurship be a vehicle of socioeconomic mobility fo

Published: 2022-02-22 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: March 18, 2022

CBS 2022 PhD Scholarship on Gender and Diversity in Accounting and Finance

Copenhagen Business School invites applicants for a PhD position on Gender and Diversity in Accounting and Finance to investigate how and why there is a shortage of female talents pursuing careers in accounting and finance positions and whether this shortage is related to gender, personality traits

Published: 2022-02-14 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: March 1, 2022

CBS 2022 PhD scholarship in Information Systems and Internet (Denmark)

This position is linked to the “Embedded AI” project which is funded by the Digital Research Centre Denmark (DIREC) and CBS. This is an interdisciplinary project initiated by researchers from Aarhus University, Aalborg University, Alexandra Institute, Copenhagen Business School, and Tech

Published: 2021-10-29 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: December 31, 2021

Fully Funded Copenhagen Business School 2021 PhD International Positions in Chinese State-Led Development of AI Technologies at Denmark

PhD International Positions in Chinese State-Led Development of AI Technologies at Denmark 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Chinese State-led development of AI technologies.   The deadline for the sending your application is 01 Sep 2021. This scholarship is provided by Copenh

Published: 2021-08-17 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: January 1, 1970

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Aalborg University (AAU) 2021International PhD Stipend in Immunology at Denmark

International PhD Stipend in Immunology at Denmark 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Immunology. The deadline for the sending your application is 26 Jul 2021. This scholarship is provided by Aalborg University (AAU) and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Salary . This sch

Published: 2021-07-15 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: July 26, 2021

University of Copenhagen Denmark 2021 PhD fellowship in epidemiology and control of swine influenza virus

PhD fellowship in epidemiology and control of swine influenza virus 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Bioinformatics of Human Adaptation.The deadline for the sending your application is 25 Jul 2021. This scholarship is provided by University of Copenhagen and the value of this scholarsh

Published: 2021-07-14 Type: PhD Study in: Denmark Deadline: July 25, 2021

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Types of PhD fellowships and scholarships

Aarhus University invites highly qualified graduates from all over the world to apply for admission to one of the university’s PhD programmes. Below you will find a general description of PhD scholarships/fellowships at Aarhus University. On the individual graduate school websites, you can find detailed information about specific scholarships as well as calls for applications, procedures and deadlines.

PhD projects:

  • Individual projects: You can apply for admission to a graduate school based on your academic record and a project proposal prepared by you and possibly a supervisor at Aarhus University.
  • Predefined projects: You can apply for a number of specific PhD positions with predefined project descriptions. Predefined projects are announced on the individual graduate school websites.

Documented funding for the entire PhD programme is a prerequisite for admission. You can either apply as a self-financed student or you can apply for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application. Aarhus University offers several types of PhD scholarships/fellowships.

3-year PhD fellowships

To be considered for a 3-year PhD fellowship, you must have passed a qualifying exam that corresponds to 300 ECTS credits (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS credits and a Master’s degree corresponding to 120 ECTS credits). The holder of the fellowship is then employed as a PhD research fellow for three years.

4-year PhD scholarships

To be considered for a 4-year PhD scholarship, you must have passed a qualifying exam that corresponds to 240 ECTS credits (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS credits as well as Master’s degree exams corresponding to 60 ECTS credits, or a Master’s degree corresponding to 240 ECTS credits).

A 4-year PhD scholarship consists of two parts: part A (the first two years) and part B (the final two years). The recipient receives a monthly stipend as a scholar during part A. When he or she transitions to part B, the recipient is employed as a PhD fellow and receives a monthly salary. On the transition from part A to part B, the recipient is awarded a Danish Master’s degree . The transition from part A to part B also requires satisfactory completion of part A.

5-year PhD scholarships

To be considered for a 5-year PhD scholarship, you must have completed the Bachelor’s programme (the so-called 3+5 or Bologna Danese track that corresponds to 180 ECTS credits). On completion of a Bachelor’s degree, talented students are admitted directly to a programme which combines a Master's degree programme with a PhD programme.

The Industrial PhD Programme

The Industrial PhD Programme is a joint study programme between a university and a company or institution in the public or private sector. The Industrial PhD Programme supports innovation in the private and public sectors and trains researchers in collaboration with organisations such s as small businesses, corporations, non-profit organisations, etc.

Read more about the Industrial PhD Programme

Overview of the 3-, 4- and 5-year programmes

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Read about income and types of scholarships and fellowships offered by the graduate schools:

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The PhD Council offers PhD scholarships within educational research that focus on the Danish primary and lower secondary school system.  

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PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark

The PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark are research training programmes at the highest international level. This means that as a PhD student you will be at the forefront of international research.

With a PhD degree from the University of Southern Denmark, you will be well groomed for a future international research career. As a PhD graduate, you will also be able to find employment in the public sector or in private business where there is an increasing demand for employees with a research background.

Throughout your PhD project you will take part in active research environments both in Denmark and abroad, and in doing so will achieve research results that are eligible for publication in recognised international scientific journals. You will also acquire teaching and knowledge dissemination skills and establish a broad academic basis by attending specialised PhD courses.

As a PhD student at the University of Southern Denmark, you will get:

  • A PhD programme at the highest international level
  • Broad contact interface with national and international research environments
  • Opportunities for overseas study visits or courses at recognised universities
  • A good research environment with close links to experienced researchers
  • Flexible working conditions

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In the boxes below, you can find details on different aspects of the PhD process at UCPH.

In principle, fees are payable for studying as a researcher since the University is required to cover its costs in every case.  Typically, Faculties have set standard fees although these may differ if for example a specific research project is especially costly.

Faculties offer a limited number of scholarships/grants to cover students' cost of living and these can be applied for when advertised.  Normally, employment contracts are for three years in accordance with a special protocol to the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations' agreement.

Similar doctoral scholarships are also awarded by research councils and other public bodies and private foundations, although these are often for major research projects or for dealing with research assignments.

If a PhD scholarship is awarded, it normally also includes the University's course fees. Be aware that course fees vary depending on the Faculty. For more details see individual graduate schools.

If awarded a scholarship, students will also be offered work corresponding to 840 hours (six months' work) over the course of the three years.

Admission as a PhD student follows an application to the Faculty concerned. Individual Faculties' PhD websites give the procedures and deadlines for applications.

The emphasis is on the applicant's academic qualifications, the nature of research projects and how these can be included in the research plans of the academic environment concerned and whether the requisite resources are available, including the supervisory capacity, for the studies to be undertaken.

It is essential for study funding to be in place since admission requires the University to make the requisite resources available for studies to be properly undertaken.

We advise contacting the academic environment concerned to discuss your research project and study options before completing and submitting an application for admission. It is possible and often a good idea to submit an application for admission at the same time as applying for a research grant.  We know from experience that drawing up a good application is a relatively big, time-consuming task.

Supervision

Each PhD student is assigned a lead supervisor on admission. This is a researcher employed by the University (at least an assistant professor). In addition to providing academic and study-related guidance, supervisors are required to see that studies, including planned course participation, proceed satisfactorily and makes progress according to plan.

During the course of studies, the lead supervisor will at the very least make regular assessments of course progress. In standard programmes, student assessments are made 26 months, 14 months and 6 months before the end of courses.

Your supervisor is also especially responsible for enabling you to get in touch with active researchers outside UCPH.

UCPH stresses the importance of good supervision and has therefore developed a folder on this.

Read more about PhD supervision at UCPH in these two folders:

  • At lede vejen (PDF)
  • To Lead the Way (PDF)

As part of your PhD at the University of Copenhagen, you need to take about 30 ECTS in PhD courses or similar educational modules corresponding to six months of studies. These courses can either be done at UCPH or at other universities in Denmark or abroad.

The courses can be specifically academic or generally relevant to research, such as writing articles in English, scientific ethics or intellectual property.  Further, it is obligatory for all PhD students at the University of Copenhagen to attend and have completed a course of ethics and good scientific practice.

Danish universities have made an agreement on PhD courses to make it easier for students to take PhD courses at other Danish universities. 

Open market for PhD courses  

You can find PhD courses for all Danish universities at  phdcourses.dk

Intermediate processes

In the standard process at the University of Copenhagen, there are generally three regular assessments.  These are made at the 26 month, 14 month and six month points before completion of PhD studies.

In the flex schemes, regular assessments are made at the following points (months) before completion of the PhD:

4+4 : 38, 26, 14, 6

3+5 : 50, 38, 26, 14

Individual faculties may themselves set further rules for regular assessments.

Supervisors are required to draw up an overall report by the end of the three year admission period at the latest on whether studies have been satisfactory. The completed thesis will also be submitted for adjudication at the same time.

An adjudication committee consisting of three qualified academics (of whom two must be external but not including the supervisor) assesses the thesis and a concluding viva defence and then make recommendations to the Academic Council as to whether a PhD should be granted.

A thesis must be made available before submission to any interested party who will also have the opportunity to speak during a viva defence. Once a PhD has been awarded by the Academic Council, a certificate is prepared in Danish and English.

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National and European programmes offer scholarships for international students, who wish to study in Denmark through an institutional agreement, as guest students or as a part of an international double degree or joint degree. Certain restrictions and prerequisites apply for the following programmes:

If you are enrolled at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution, Nordplus may offer a possibility to study in another Nordic or Baltic country as part of your degree.

For further information, contact your home university or the national educational agency. To learn more about the Nordplus programme, please visit  www.nordplusonline.org .

The Erasmus programme offers students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland the possibility to study abroad as part of their higher education in their home countries. Exchange range from between 2 and 12 months.

For further information, please contact your home university or the national educational agency of your country.

To learn more about the Erasmus-programme and find out if you are eligible to apply, please visit the website of the European Commission .

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The Erasmus Mundus programme is open to both EU/EEA and non-EU/EAA students. Through the Erasmus Mundus scheme you can apply for a scholarship to study specific Master's degree programmes.

The courses are offered jointly by a Danish institution and another European university or college. Students and scholars must contact the individual Erasmus Mundus Master courses to learn more about scholarships and application procedures.

See a list of approved Erasmus Mundus Masters courses in Denmark

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Fulbright Denmark fosters cultural understanding through its prestigious grant program for educational exchange.

If you are an American scholar or postgraduate student at master or Ph.D.-level, you can apply for a Fulbright grant for an entire academic year of study and/or research in Denmark.

For more information about selection criteria and the application process for a Fulbright grant, please visit the Fulbright Denmark website .

Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students

Danish universities receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be...

  • a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
  • enrolled in a full degree higher education programme
  • granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you...

  • are seeking admission to an Artistic Higher Education Institution
  • have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
  • have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
  • are student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund

The scholarships are administered by the Danish universities, who each select the students, who are awarded with a scholarship.

For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.

Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the higher education institutions themselves, you should enquire at the institution of your choice for further details.

The Danish State Educational Support (SU)

The Danish State Educational Support (SU) is generally only awarded to Danish residents. As an international student you may, however, apply for equal status in so far as the state educational support is concerned. You may be granted equal status according to:

  • Danish rules

For details on how to apply, visit the website of the Danish Education Support Agency .

Other sources of information on scholarships

Several scholarship programmes for both EU and non-EU students are listed at the EU-database Ploteus . PhD students and researchers should visit the European Researchers' Mobility Portal .

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Useful links

  • Erasmus (European Commission) https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/students/studying-abroad_en
  • Erasmus Mundus (European Commission) https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarships_en
  • List of approved Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses in Denmark https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/tilskud-til-udveksling-og-internationale-projekter/erasmusplus/videregaende-uddannelser/ovrige-ordninger/erasmus-mundus/danske-institutioners-deltagelse-i-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020 
  • Erasmus Mundus in Denmark http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/programmes-supporting-cooperation-and-mobility/erasmus-erasmus-mundus-and-tempus-programmes
  • Nordplus http://www.nordplusonline.org/
  • Fulbright Denmark https://fulbrightcenter.dk
  • The Danish State Educational Support (SU), Danish Rules http://www.su.dk/english/su-as-a-foreign-citizen/equal-status-according-to-danish-rules/
  • The Danish State Educational Support (SU), EU law http://www.su.dk/english/su-as-a-foreign-citizen/equal-status-according-to-eu-law/
  • The European Researchers' Mobility Portal http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/

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TALENT is a doctoral programme co-funded by the European Union, offering 74 PhD scholarships in the natural and life sciences. The 74 PhD positions will be awarded in the course of four application rounds during its first two years, i.e. in the period 1 August 2018-31 July 2020. However, the programme as such runs for five years, ending on 31 July 2023. All four applications rounds have been implemented and all 74 PhD positions filled. In other words, it is no longer possible to apply.

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Study and Research Opportunities in Denmark

Long and short-term academic programs are available in Denmark across many universities and educational centers. International students and researchers may apply to BA, MA, Ph.D., and postdoctoral research programs in Denmark. Moreover, summer schools and conferences are other excellent academic activities that make Denmark an attractive destination for scholars and scientists. Many programs also come with fully-funded scholarships and fellowships as well as travel grants and financial aid, thus every student, researcher, and professor can always find a suitable program in Denmark and apply.

Academic Programs in Denmark

  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of Copenhagen
  • SDU Bachelor Programmes in English
  • Aarhus BSS Master’s Degree Programmes
  • VIA’s Danish Language Programmes
  • DTU Master’s Programmes
  • UCN Programmes and Courses
  • UddannelsesGuiden Programs in English
  • University College Absalon Full-Degree Programs
  • Aalborg University Adaptation of Programs Taught in English
  • Danish Language Courses for Foreigners Living in Denmark

Scholarships and Fellowships in Denmark

  • Discounted - The Danish Language Summer School Scholarship
  • Denmark Technical College Scholarships
  • StudyCPH Scholarships & SU
  • The Copenhagen Fellowship Humanity in Action
  • Postdoc Fellowship for research abroad Bioscience and Basic BioMedicine
  • American _ Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships and Grants
  • ASF Fellowship Program ScanDesign Foundation
  • International’s People’s College Morning Fellowship

Grants and Awards in Denmark

  • Danish Diabetes Academy Grants
  • Danish State Educational Grants
  • US Embassy in Denmark Small Grants Program
  • Ministry of Children and Education Grants
  • The Lundbeck Foundation Grants
  • EURAXESS Denmark Research Funding
  • The Micro Grant
  • DTU Prizes and Grants
  • Snyk Grants for Projects

Summer Programs in Denmark

  • VIA Summer School in Denmark
  • SDU International Summer School
  • Technical University of Denmark Summer School 
  • Dania Academy Summer School in Denmark
  • AU Summer University
  • CBS-Copenhagen International Summer University
  • Institut Sankt Joseph Summer School Program
  • Studieskolen Summer Course in Danish

Denmark as an academic destination

This article guides you through Denmark's study options, which sounds like a fairy-tale country due to its title of one of the happiest countries in the world. Denmark is one of the smallest European countries, where you will enjoy academic hospitality and a number of quality, low-cost university degrees. 

The country has 31 universities, the majority of which are public universities. This partially explains why education is affordable in the country. 

The official language of communication is Danish; however, there are many courses offered in English. The widespread English language proficiency tests TOEFL and IELTS are accepted in the country for university applications. 

The general educational sector of Denmark is as followed. There are five main types of higher educational institutions in the country, which are described below. 

  • In Academies of professional higher educations, you can receive short-cycle pre-Bachelor programs, called Academy Profession degrees. You might also meet this type of institution as Erhvervsakademier.
  • There are also University colleges where you can receive professional degrees like other European countries' Bachelor's degrees. Those degrees take 3-4 years to complete, and in Danish, they are called Professionshøjskoler.
  • Danish Universities offer long-cycle programs. Universities may be specialized in special fields, such as engineering, technology, and business, or contain different faculties. 
  • University of the arts offers long-cycle programs like the Universities mentioned in the previous point. However, their focus is more on arts spheres such as visual arts, music, film, theatre, and media. The Danish Ministry of Culture regulates the majority of the University of Arts in Denmark. 

Denmark universities are affordable and even free for some groups of students, based on the country of citizenship. The details on this are going to be presented further in the article. For now, make yourself familiar with the Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements . 

Those funding opportunities support highly qualified exchange students and young researchers who wish to study in Denmark in different fields. The Cultural Agreements fund both longer studies and summer short courses. 

Long-term scholarships are available to students from:

  • South Korea

Summer courses are available to more than 35 European countries other than the mentioned. March 1st of every year is the deadline for applying to this scholarship. 

In addition to the mentioned scholarships, there are also Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students. Those scholarships are awarded to Danish universities, which independently decide what students are eligible for funding. 

The scholarship may cover both partial and full studies, and to receive it, you should consult with your chosen university advisors. Both the application details and deadlines will be told to you by your chosen educational institution. 

Universities in Denmark

The oldest and also the top University in Denmark is the University of Copenhagen . It was founded in 1479 and is the country's highest-ranked University in international rankings. The university researchers' alumni have nine Nobel Prizes. 

The second-ranked University is the Technical University of Denmark , which is focused on the spheres of natural and technical sciences. The University's Environmental Science course was included in the top 45th in 2020 global listings. 

Another top university in Denmark is Aarhus University , which provided research-based learning. The University's core area of specialization is Archaeology, which occupies the top 27 in the global rankings. 

Aalborg University ’s main building is in Aalborg, and tthe other campuses are in Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Aalborg University provides students with a real-world approach to learning. 

The last in the list of the best Danish universities is the University of Southern Denmark . The knowledge gained here helps students to succeed in different industries. Southern University has branches in different cities of Denmark, such as Odense, Salgelse, Kolding, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. 

Student Expenses in Denmark

Tuition fees are free for EU/EEA/Switzerland students and for participants in exchange programs. If you are not a student from the mentioned groups, expect to pay 6,000-16,000 EUR per academic year in Denmark. 

There is also a second option for studying in Denmark tuition-free. Particularly, you should correspond to the following criteria to be free of tuition in the country:

  • have a permanent residence in Denmark
  • have a temporary residence which can lead to obtaining permanent residence

Among the total student expenses in Denmark, ⅓ goes to accommodation costs. The renting costs in Copenhagen vary around 800-900 EUR and around 400-670 outside of Copenhagen. 

You might also consider paying 250-300 EUR a month to reside in student halls of residence. 

Student Visa for Denmark

Similar to tuition fees, visa requirements are also privileged for EU/EEA/Switzerland students. They do not need a visa. They also don't need a permit to stay in the country for less than three months. There is a need to spend 255 EUR for students of other countries and apply for a residence permit. 

Nordic Citizens have even more privileges, as besides being free from visa and residence permit, they can even visit the country without a passport. You should just have some sort of ID card. 

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Ddsa postdoc fellowship call 2024.

Open call for the second award of 6 two-year DDSA Postdoc Fellowships of DKK 1.2 million each! We award visionary and creative-thinking young data scientists who wants to pursue their own research ideas in collaboration with a strong host environment at a Danish research institution. Application deadline is February 28, 2024.  

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Call for Applications

Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) invites applications for six two-year postdoctoral fellowships of DKK 1,200,000 (+ 5% administrative costs) to individual research projects. Our purpose is to support visionary and creative-thinking young data scientists pursuing their own research ideas in collaboration with a strong host environment at a Danish research institution.

The proposed research project must be aligned with the research scope of the DDSA Postdoc funder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation .

It is a requirement that the applicant has a well-defined research proposal as well as an agreement with a host institution. Furthermore, the candidate must begin the research project prior to December 15, 2024, unless otherwise agreed with DDSA.

We also welcome applications from candidates who applied for a Postdoc Fellowship during the 2023 rounds of applications, but who did not receive a grant.

Deadline for applications is February 28, 2024, at 23.59 (UTC + 01:00).  

Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Funding Portal.

Please note that DDSA Postdoc Fellowship does not fund industrial Postdocs.  

Please make sure to read the full application guidelines before you start your application process.  

Applications not fulfilling the requirements will be rejected without further consideration. In this case, you will receive a formal rejection .  

The DDSA Postdoc Fellowship is a fixed individual research grant supporting early career data scientists to develop and consolidate their individual research identity and scientific network. By focusing on academic freedom and the researcher-driven idea, we aim to engage and empower the new generation of talented data science researchers in Denmark.  

DDSA encourages cross-disciplinary and collaborative projects. The interdisciplinary aspect is not limited to spanning theory and application but can also span different applications or different theoretical approaches.

If granted a DDSA Fellowship, you will join a vibrant community of young data scientists #GrowingDanishDataScience across scientific domains and disciplines.

Who can Apply?

We welcome applications that combine strong data science qualifications, creativity, passion for research, and the desire to engage with the data science community.  

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, nationality, or religion are encouraged to apply.     

Eligibility Criteria  

By time of application, you must have a PhD degree, or your PhD thesis must be accepted for defense prior to June 1, 2024.  

You must have received your PhD degree within six years of the application deadline (leave of absence excluded).  

You must also have an agreement with a Danish host institution. DDSA strongly encourages you to carry out your postdoc project in a different institution than the institution where you obtained your PhD degree to increase mobility.  

You must have high-level proficiency in oral and written English.  

Please note : Due to the Postdoc 4-Year Rule (Danish legislation) you are not eligible to apply for a DDSA postdoc fellowship if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than two years at the university that you have a hosting agreement with prior to commencement of a DDSA postdoc fellowship.

Postdoc 4-Year Rule (Danish Legislation) : Employment as a postdoctoral researcher can take place up to a maximum of 4 years at the same university in Denmark. For more information, please contact your host institution or find more information in the Executive Order on Employment Structure (Stillingsstruktur) for Scientific Staff at Universities (only available in Danish).

Host Institution  

The host institution must be a Danish research institution within the field of your Postdoc project.  

The host institution must provide a statement in support of the candidate agreeing to host the Postdoc applicant for the full two years of employment as well as commit to offer appropriate work conditions.  

Research Project 

Your project must be within a field of data science, and may concern basic theoretical research, development of new data science methods and technologies, and/or innovative applications of data science to generate new important insights.  

Projects mainly concerned with methods development must argue convincingly for the potential application and impact.   

Projects that have their primary focus on applications of state-of-the-art data science methods must argue convincingly for the novelty and impact of their data science approach and for the importance of the new knowledge generated.   

The project must be aligned with the research scope of the DDSA Postdoc funder , the Novo Nordisk Foundation .  

How to Apply

You apply by submitting your application to the DDSA Funding Portal . Please make sure to carefully read the application guidelines below before you start your application process.      

Deadline for submitting your final application is February 28, 2024, at 23:59 (UTC + 01:00).  

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Application Guidelines

Applications not fulfilling the requirements will be rejected without further consideration. In this case, you will receive a formal rejection.

Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Funding Portal . We encourage applicants to log in to the funding portal for details on the application form in good time before submitting the application.

The application form is divided into three sections: Research Project, Research Environment, and Applicant Qualifications. You may at any time skip forward and back between the sections and save and view changes made to your application prior to submitting.

Your application must be written in English and must include the following:

RESEARCH PROJECT

Max. 2,500 characters  

  • Abstract in English briefly describing purpose, methods, and significance of the project.

Project Description

Max. 8,000 characters excluding figures/tables and list of literature cited (uploaded in separate fields)  

The project description should include:  

  • Background and state of the art  
  • Research questions and methods  
  • Outcome and potential impact  
  • Literature cited

Please note, it is not possible to write your project description in Latex.

Data Availability Statement (Optional)

It is a prerequisite, that the proposed research is conducted in agreement with The Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity . Furthermore, if the specific project contains elements of potential ethical concern, please enclose a statement describing these as well as a presentation of measures to ensure responsible research conduct. If the research requires approval from ethical committees, this should be stipulated along the expected approval processing time.  

M otivation Letter  

Max. 4,500 characters  

The motivation letter should address the following:  

  • What is your motivation for doing a Postdoc?  
  • What is your motivation for addressing the research questions?  
  • Why are you the right candidate to carry out this project?  
  • How will your research and results impact science and society more broadly?  

RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

Description of Research Environment

Max. 2,500 characters

Please describe how the collaboration is a good match, and how the host environment will support you in successfully carrying out your research project.

Your Scientific Development

Please include your reflections on how the research project will contribute to your scientific profile and your development as data science researcher, including your development into an independent researcher engaging in national and international collaborations.

Statements of Support from Host Institution and Collaborator(s)

Please provide:

  • Statement of Support from Your Nearest PI at the Host Institution: A description of the research environment where the postdoctoral project will be carried out, including a description of the synergy between research environment and the candidate’s qualifications. If the collaboration is cross-disciplinary please include a description of how supervision of the additional discipline is envisioned.
  • Statement of Support from Major Collaborators: You may add up to 2 statements of support from major collaborators (Optional).
  • Host Institution Statement: A signed confirmation from the Head of Department agreeing to host the Postdoc candidate for two years of employment as well as committing to offer appropriate work conditions to carry out the research project.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS

Max. 6,000 characters 

Your CV should include:  

  • Your educational background  
  • Previous employments   
  • Additional qualifications, for instance: data science and programming experience, honors, participation in research conferences/meetings/presentations, teaching experiences,  assessment, and review activities, change of environments national, and internationally, etc.

Recommendation Letter / Other CV Documentation (Optional)

Max. 2 uploads

P ublication / Presentation List  

E.g., p eer-reviewed publications and conference papers (incl. the status of the paper: published/accepted/under review/preprint), posters, oral presentations, keynotes, and invited talks.  

Please submit a copy of your PhD diploma.    

If you do not yet have a PhD degree by the time of application, please provide a statement from your principal PhD supervisor stating when the thesis will be handed in, as well as when the defense is expected to take place. Your PhD thesis must be accepted for defense prior to June 1, 2024. A copy of the PhD degree certificate must be forwarded to DDSA no later than December 15, 2024. If you have not forwarded a copy of your degree prior to December 15, 2024, the fellowship will be withdrawn.

Evaluation Criteria

The proposed research project must be aligned with the research scope of the DDSA Postdoc funder , the Novo Nordisk Foundation .  

Applications will be evaluated based on the following seven criteria. Each criterion is given equal weight:  

1. Applicant Quality     

  • Prior academic achievements and performance  
  • Data science and programming experience  
  • Motivation and creativity  
  • Research experience  
  • References   
  • Publications   

2. Scientific Independency and Collaboration  

  • Does the research project contribute to the candidate’s scientific profile and his/her development as a data science researcher, including the development into an independent researcher?
  • Has the candidate established national and international collaborations outside his/her own research group/institution (e.g., co-authored publications, co-applications for grants, joint contributions to scientific meetings, research exchanges)?  

3. Research Quality (novelty, originality, motivation)  

  • Is the proposed research idea novel?   
  • Are stated research hypotheses consistent and appropriate?  
  • Is the state-of-the-art of the relevant research field adequately described?  
  • Is the proposed research likely to produce exciting new knowledge?  
  • Is the proposed project sufficiently focused?  

4. Research Impact (on e.g., academic, cultural, societal, economic, health or environmental issues)   

  • Is the proposed new knowledge generated useful across scientific domains?  
  • Will the proposed research have a high impact? E.g., generate new scientific paradigms or facilitate new analyses that are likely to lead to novel important insights?  
  • Will the proposed research impact (multiple) research fields within the DDSA Postdoc research scope ?

5. Feasibility (the likelihood for the project to obtain the goals envisioned)  

  • Is the proposed project technically feasible?  
  • Is the relevant data available and accessible to conduct the proposed research  
  • Is the research described realistic given the resources available (applicant + hosting institution)  
  • Is there access to necessary computing resources, equipment, etc.?  
  • Are potential ethical aspects satisfactorily addressed where relevant?  

6. Collaboration (the combined quality of the research team (applicant and supervisor) and the broader research environment at the hosting institution)   

  • Is there a high synergy between applicant experience and hosting scientific environment?  
  • Is collaboration cross-disciplinary?  
  • Is there adequate scientific quality available in the hosting scientific environment to realize the proposed research project?  
  • What is the level of scientific excellence of the hosting environment?  
  • Is the synergy of applicant and hosting environment well argued in the application?  

7. Alignment with the scope of DDSA    

  • Is the proposed research within the scope of the DDSA Postdoc research scope ?
  • Does the proposal support the creating of  a scientific community within data science in Denmark?  

Evaluation and Selection Process

The evaluation and selection process is conducted by the DDSA Fellowship Evaluation Committee (FEC) , consisting of six international members and six Danish members. The evaluation process is divided into two steps:  

1. Scientific Evaluation: Each application is individually evaluated by up to four assessors, followed by a full committee discussion meeting. Based on the discussion of applicants, FEC selects 12 candidates for interview.  

2. Cand idate Interview: The 12 candidates are invited to present their project proposals in a 15-minute virtual interview. Based on this, FEC recommends 6 grant recipients for the DDSA Board of Directors’ approval.  

Please note that interviews will be conducted during week 21 in May, 2024.

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Award Notification and Rejection of Applications

Applicants not invited for interview will be informed by ultimo May, 2024. Applicants will receive numerical feedback only.  

Candidates invited for interview but not selected for a Fellowship will receive individual feedback on the proposed research project as well as the interview performance medio June 2024.  

Candidates awarded a Postdoc Fellowship will primo June 2024, receive a phone call followed by a grant agreement specifying the grant conditions.

Terms and Practicalities

The DDSA Postdoc Fellowship 

The Fellowship (DKK 1,200,000 + 5% administrative cost, amounting to a total of DKK 1,260,000) is expected to cover two years of salary, as well as relevant travel – and operational costs. The grant may only be used for the specific project applied for.   

If the total cost of the Postdoc project should exceed the fixed amount granted, the hosting institution is expected to cover such additional expenses.  

If the applicant receives another grant covering salary for the same project as described in the application to DDSA, DDSA reserves the right to withdraw the Postdoc Fellowship.

Please note that DDSA does not fund industrial Postdocs.  

The Postdoc Project 

The research project must be conducted in agreement with The Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity .  

Employment 

Employment is for two years at the host institution where the research project is to be carried out. The host institution must be a Danish research institution (e.g., university or hospital).   

Employment must be prior to December 15, 2024. If this is not achieved, the Fellowship will be retracted, unless otherwise agreed with DDSA.

Postdocs will receive a monthly salary during the employment period. Terms of employment and salary are according to the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Danish Ministry of Finance.   

Further inquiries about employment must be directed towards the hosting institution.   

For International Applicants

Inquiries about residence permit must be directed towards the hosting institution.  

Most Danish universities have information sites for international staff about living and working as a researcher in Denmark.  

See for example:  

Aalborg University  

University of Aarhus  

Copenhagen Business School  

University of Copenhagen  

IT University of Denmark  

Roskilde University  

University of Southern Denmark  

Technical University of Denmark  

Further Information

For further information about the DDSA Postdoc Fellowship, please contact the DDSA secretariat at [email protected] .

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16 NAD PhD Fellowships in Neuroscience

Neuroscience academy denmark (nad) offers 16 fully funded phd fellowships per year to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in neuroscience research..

NAD is funded by the Lundbeck Foundation and is a nationally concerted effort involving the neuroscience research environments of Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark. The neuroscience research environments based at the University hospitals and the Technical University of Denmark are also active partners of NAD.

The NAD programme runs over 4 years and consists of 1 pre-PhD year followed by a 3-year PhD project.

Key features

  • 3x 10-week lab rotations in excellent neuroscience labs across Denmark (200+ labs to choose from) during the pre-PhD year
  • Specialised neurosicence courses and workshops
  • Retreats and networking events
  • The opportunity to design your own PhD project in close collaboration with your PhD supervisor(s)
  • 3 years of PhD studies in a research lab that fits your interest.

Application deadline was 11 August 2023 at 4:00 PM (CEST). Next call opens in April 2024 – deadline August 2024.

Read more about the programme below.

Programme Presentation

The pre-phd year.

The pre-PhD year runs from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The purpose of the pre-PhD year is to prepare you for doing an excellent PhD project in neuroscience by providing you with the opportunity to work in a variety of first-rate neuroscience labs, attend basic and advanced neuroscience courses and establish a strong scientific network. You will be introduced to various techniques and methodological approaches that you can use in the formulation of your PhD project.

In the course of the pre-PhD year, you must complete 3 laboratory rotations in 3 different NAD labs within basic and/or clinical neuroscience. Each lab rotation lasts 10 weeks. More than 200 labs across Denmark are affiliated with NAD, which means that there many opportunities to find laboratories that are relevant to your specific field of interest.

To get an overview of labs and potential supervisors, click here . You will plan your lab rotations in close collaboration with the NAD Executive Office.

During each lab rotation, you will be introduced to the lab’s primary research focus areas and techniques. You will also participate in lab research activities, journal clubs etc. Immediately after each lab rotation, you must prepare a report and a presentation of your lab experience that you will present to your fellow NAD fellows.

The intention behind doing 3 lab rotations in 3 different labs across Denmark is to give all NAD fellows an opportunity to try new research environments before deciding on a PhD laboratory. Thus, you will get the chance to expand your neuroscience research network, get familiar with new techniques and methodologies and also to experience and develop new collaborations. Terms are: If you have already done your bachelor’s or master’s thesis or if you have had a paid job in a laboratory, you cannot choose this laboratory for any of your lab rotations. There is no such restriction in regard to choosing your PhD laboratory.

It is a clear expectation from NAD that you will put together a meaningful and relevant pre-PhD year in order for you to get the most out of this opportunity.

In parallel with the lab rotations, you will participate in neuroscience courses and workshops offered by NAD. Also, you will participate in NAD retreats and networking events. Half-way through your third and final lab rotation, you must have identified your preferred NAD lab/supervisor and co-supervisor for your PhD project. In collaboration with your supervisors, you will then formulate a PhD project proposal and a PhD study plan which will have to be approved by NADs Executive Office as well as NAD’s Scientific Board. After approval, you must submit an application for enrolment with the Graduate School at your host university.

In 2024, the 3 lab rotation periods are as follows:

  • 1 January – 10 March
  • 11 March – 19 May
  • 20 May – 28 July

From 29 July to 31 December, you will be affiliated with your PhD laboratory. In this period, you will write your PhD proposal.

Conditions for proceeding from the pre-PhD year to a 3-year PhD fellowship

NAD’s Executive Office and NAD’s Scientific Board will evaluate if you have completed the pre-PhD year satisfactorily based on the following criteria:

  • Attendance and active participation in lab rotations – including lab work and completion of all three lab rotations. It is a requirement and a clear expectation from NAD that you are physically present in the laboratories that you choose for your lab rotations.
  • Attendance and active participation in all courses, meetings, and assessments of own and fellow NAD PhD fellows
  • Approved lab reports and presentations
  • Approved PhD research plan by NAD Scientific Board
  • Enrolment at the Graduate School of your host institution

The PhD project

Your enrolment and employment as a PhD student run in the period from 1 January 2025 up to and including 31 December 2027. During your 3 years as a PhD student, you must carry out your PhD research project, be actively involved in your research lab and take courses offered by your graduate school corresponding to 30 ECTS. In parallel, NAD will also offer several activities and events that we expect you to join. Here, you will get the chance to network with other PhD students, postdocs and scientists from the Danish neuroscience environment, take part in NAD’s mentor programme and join career events.

Responsibilities and tasks as a PhD Fellow

  • Carrying out an independent research project under supervision
  • Completing PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS
  • Participating in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution – preferably abroad
  • Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
  • Writing scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
  • Writing and defending your PhD thesis based on your project
  • Following the rules of the individual department and graduate school

Eligibility and Requirements

Acceptance requirements.

You are expected to hold an MSc/MD in, e.g., neuroscience, medicine, molecular biomedicine, biology, biochemistry, psychology, pharmacology, engineering, computer science, or other relevant fields as long as you are keen on applying your expertise to a neuroscience question. What matters is your sincere interest in neuroscience.

All interested candidates with a background in neuroscience are encouraged to apply. At the time of entry to the NAD programme, it is a prerequisite and an indispensable condition that you must qualify for formal enrolment as a PhD student at any of the Health Graduate Schools of the participating Danish universities. This means that you must, at the time of application, hold either a Danish master’s degree or a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (120 ECTS). Note that for applicants with an international Master of Science degree, we might send your master’s degree to be assessed at the Danish Ministry of Education and Research where it will be determined whether your degree is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree.

Only applicants at the required level will be considered. You must upload a scan of your master’s degree diploma. NAD may at any time ask the Danish Ministry of Education and Research for an official assessment of a master’s degree diploma.

Key tasks as a PhD student

  • Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
  • Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
  • Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team
  • Teaching and disseminating your knowledge
  • Completion of a PhD dissertation on basis of the PhD project, which must be publicly defended

To be considered for the NAD programme, you should:

  • Have an investigative mindset and a genuine and heartfelt interest in neuroscience
  • Be organized, self-motivated, result-oriented, and capable of working independently and in groups
  • Be curious and motivated to learn new methods and techniques
  • Possess strong written and oral English communication skills

English language skills

As an NAD Fellow, English will be your work language both in the lab and when writing an article or presenting papers of own findings. Your PhD thesis is also written and defended in English. Therefore, it is a requirement that you have profound English language skills.

You need to upload your English language test unless you fall under one of these 3 categories:

  • You are from a country where English is the official language
  • You are from an EU or EEA country
  • You can document that English was the language of instruction during your bachelor’s or master’s study programme

Application Guidelines

All applications must be submitted through our online application portal. Applications received by mail or e-mail will not be taken into consideration.

7 things to prepare before starting your application

  • CV – max two pages (in one PDF). Please do NOT include a photo in your CV.
  • Find 1-2 references. By the time of your submission of your application, your references must have consented to be your references. If relevant, NAD will contact your references as part of the recruitment process.
  • MSc degree diploma (certified English translation + in original language)
  • Bachelor’s degree diploma (certified English translation + in original language)
  • Grade transcript (certified English translation + in original language)
  • English language proficiency test result certification – ONLY required if you are NOT from an EU or EEA country. We only accept TOEFL (minimum 560 in the written) or IELTS (of minimum 6.5)
  • 1-2 scientific papers that you find interesting + URL of the paper(s)

Selection Process

Selection process – from application to job offer.

After the application deadline, the selection committee evaluates all applications and shortlists a number of candidates who will then be invited for interviews. All interviews will be held online via Zoom. If you are invited for an interview, you will receive detailed information about the interview format, the programme and what to prepare. After all interviews, the selection committee will recommend the 16 best qualified candidates to NAD’s Governing Board that will render the final decision.

Candidates will be recruited both nationally and internationally aiming for diversity in gender, nationality, education, and research lab interests. The main goal of the selection process is to identify exceptionally motivated candidates with the potential to succeed in neuroscience.

As part of the recruitment process, all shortlisted candidates may be asked to do a personality test.

Important dates in the 2023 recruitment process

  • 11 August 2023 at 4 pm (CEST): Application deadline
  • Beginning of September: Relevant, shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for interview
  • Mid to end September: Interviews
  • October: Job offers/rejections are sent out

Terms and Conditions

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The NAD Fellowship is a fixed-term position limited to 1 year as a pre-PhD student at the level of a research assistant + 3 years as a PhD student enrolled and employed with one of NADs listed research laboratories.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

As an integrated part of your first year as a pre-PhD, you will take part in a mandatory lab rotation programme in 3 different NAD labs. The labs are located at different geographical locations in Denmark, and you must be prepared to travel and stay at at least two different geographical locations.

During your first year as a pre-PhD, you will receive an employment contract at the level of a research assistant. Your employment will be with different universities depending on your lab rotation choices. You must at all times comply with the rules of your employer at that time. All individual agreements regarding projects and work scope as well as physical presence in the lab, among others, must be agreed upon with the lab PI prior to starting a lab rotation.

The applicant must meet the enrolment criteria of the graduate schools of the Danish universities by the time of submitting this application. This will be screened by the NAD Executive Office.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with  The Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme (2013)  and each university’s rules on achieving the degree.

Upon your enrolment with the Graduate School of your host institution, you will report directly to your PI/supervisor in the lab where you will do your PhD work.

Additional Information

For additional information about the call or the programme, please  contact the NAD Executive Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

My master’s degree is less than 120 ECTS. Can I still apply?

We can only take applicants with a master’s degree that is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree of 120 ECTS into consideration.

How can I check if my master’s degree from abroad is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree?

The Danish Ministry of Education and Research has guidelines. For assessments:  General assessments for specific countries  and here:  Assessment database . In case the NAD Executive Office is unsure about your ECTS, we will send your diplomas for assessment with the Danish Ministry of Education and Research.

My master’s degree is less than 120 ECTS. Is it possible to qualify for additional ECTS to reach the required 120 ECTS during NAD’s pre-PhD year where I will be employed as a research assistant?

No, you will have to qualify prior to the pre-PhD year.

I have graduated with a master’s degree, however, my university will not issue my diploma until after NAD’s application deadline. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply if you have obtained a Master’s degree with 120 ECTS. We are aware that it can take some time before graduates receive their master’s degree diplomas. Just upload a transcript documenting that you have 120 ECTS.

Are there any specific grade requirements (master’s thesis or otherwise)?

There are no specific grade requirements.

Does clinical experience count positively/should you include it in your application?

We consider all experience, so yes, you should include it.

Are English language certifications required for everyone?

Not necessarily. You are exempted from submitting your English language proficiency test if you 1)   come from a country where English is the official language, 2) come from an EU or EEA country or 3) can document that you have completed a BSc or MSc education where English was the language of instruction (please enclose documentation with your application). Depending on your native language and where you obtained your degree, we might ask you to do a test later. If you proceed to an interview, this will also provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your English skills.

In what format should I include references?

We are not asking for letters of recommendation – we just ask for the consent of your references so they know that we might contact them later. Just provide us with their contact details (academic title, full name and e-mail address)

When will I know if I have been accepted?

NAD will send out decisions in the beginning of October 2023.

Will candidates who have not been selected for the programme be notified?

Yes, all candidates will be notified when the application process is finalised.

Is there an age limit?

There is no age limit, and we will not ask you to provide your age during the application process.

What is a “pitch”?

In the box named “pitch”, we ask you to present yourself in only a few words: Why will you succeed in neuroscience, why should NAD’s hiring committee choose you. Consider this as your first chance to give the hiring committee a great impression of yourself. In the “scientific motivation”, you should present your scientific motivation (why are you interested in neuroscience; what drives your curiosity etc.). In the personal motivation, we ask you to give us your personal motivation for applying for our programme (what is your background for applying; what do you hope to get out of joining our programme, etc.). In general, you should show us what makes you a relevant candidate.

Is it a requirement to have any publications already by the time of the NAD application deadline?

That is not a requirement. If you have already published, you are welcome to upload your publication list.

Does a manuscript in preparation count as part of a publication list?

A publication only counts after it has been published. However, you may add the manuscript as under preparation.

Programme start

When will the pre-PhD year start?

The pre-PhD year starts 1st of January 2024. All 16 selected NAD fellows will start on the same day.

Is the start date flexible?

The programme start date is a fixed date. All fellows recruited in 2023 will start 1st of January 2024.

When the 16 NAD fellows start, will they start directly in their 1st lab rotation?

Yes and no. The NAD Executive Office will arrange a meeting for all 16 newly recruited NAD fellows in the first week of January 2024. So, you will start physically in your first lab rotation Monday in week 2 of January. Here, you will meet the PI of the lab and your new colleagues. You will also be introduced to your project/tasks here.

Will NAD assist NAD fellows in finding accommodation near the labs?

NAD will not assist fellows directly in finding accommodation, but we will point out relevant housing resources.

Will NAD provide assistance to applicants who are relocating to Denmark with their families?

NAD will not assist families of international fellows relocating to Denmark.

When will my PhD study start?

The NAD programme is a 4-year programme. You will start with a pre-PhD year 1 st  of January 2024 consisting of three lab rotations and a PhD preparation period. Formally, your enrolment will start 1st of January 2025, but as an NAD Fellow, you will have 5 months with your PhD lab prior to the formal enrolment. Here, you will formulate your PhD project and complete all paperwork with the relevant graduate school.

Is the funding adequate for covering living expenses in Denmark?

Yes. During the pre-PhD year, you will be employed as a research assistant, and afterwards you will be employed as a PhD student. You will receive a monthly salary. Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Will the NAD assist non-EU citizens in applying for a visa?

Our HR department will assist you obtain a residence and work permit.

Programme content

Is the list of PI’s available for lab rotations final?

The list is dynamic, and PI’s are still joining the Research Columns.

Will we randomly be assigned three lab groups during the rotations, or can we choose the three groups/supervisors?

NAD will help you work out the practicalities and we will offer guidance with respect to your research interests. In the end, you choose the three lab rotations.

Does the three lab rotations have to be within the same Research Column?

No. It is up to each fellow to design his/her first year and thus put together a meaningful first year and thus three lab rotations that will prepare the fellow for the three-year PhD study.

Can a lab rotation take place outside of the NAD labs?

No, it cannot. All laboratories in Denmark working within neuroscience have already been asked if they are interested in joining NAD.

Can a fellow join a clinical department if they do not speak Danish?

Yes, but only in agreement with the hosting department.

Can a fellow participate in work with humans if they only have experience with animal experiments?

That will depend on the laboratory. If yes, then it will be under supervision, and some courses may be required.

Are there any opportunities to do clinical research during the programme?

We encourage all projects to be translational and to include clinical aspects. We aim to provide each student with one supervisor engaged in basic research and one engaged in clinical research.

Is it possible not to work with animal experiments at all during both the pre-PhD year as well as during the 3-year PhD study?

Yes, that will be possible. When designing your lab rotations, this is one of the questions you must ask potential PI’s.

How many courses will NAD arrange for the fellows during the pre-PhD year?

The pre-PhD year will encompass 3-4 course. They are all mandatory for NAD fellows.

What will be the content of the courses during the pre-PhD year?

The courses during the pre-PhD year will aim to expose fellows to the scientific breadth, expertise, and available techniques within the NAD community through lectures and exercises. These courses are also intended to highlight areas where fellows may wish to brush up on their knowledge through self-study. Finally, some course content will revolve around academic skills such as scientific writing and data handling. Courses are mandatory, though not graded.

Is it necessary to take all courses during the first year?

You must be able to attend the full curriculum during the first year. It is not possible to skip the first year.

Can a fellow do his/her PhD study in a lab that he/she did not join as part of the three lab rotations in the pre-PhD year?

Yes, that would be possible. The pre-PhD year introduces you to the Danish neuroscience environment, to the researchers, and to the research fields. You will meet potential supervisors, and supervisors will meet you. We suggest that you use the lab rotations to narrow down your field and to find out which kind of lab will be a fit for you.

Who will decide where the fellows will do their PhD studies?

Each fellow will make a decision on where he/she wants to do a PhD and then discuss with the relevant PI. You must take contact and start a dialogue with the PI whose lab you would like to join.

How will NAD support me during my PhD?

During your three years as a PhD student, you are enrolled and employed with your host lab. NAD will offer courses and networking opportunities during these three years and will also keep close contact with you. You are always welcome to reach out to the NAD Executive Office.

Call status

Call deadline.

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Danida supports collaborative research and research capacity in developing and growth countries prioritized by Denmark’s development cooperation.

The funding aims to create new knowledge and to strengthen local research capacity in order to find new solutions to existing and emerging challenges.

Thousands of researchers and PhD students from both Denmark and developing and growth countries are involved in these projects.

Danida Fellowship Centre administers the application rounds for research projects and manages research support including the monitoring of project implementation. As part of our support, we administer study and research stays in Denmark for researchers and PhD students.

Danida Fellowship Centre also supports research partnerships and facilitates exchange and outreach.

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Public Health and Epidemiology - PhD Graduate Programme

The Graduate programme in Public Health and Epidemiology (PHE) covers a comprehensive area consisting of population-based epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, social medicine, environmental medicine, industrial medicine, research in prevention and health promotion, and health services research.

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The areas carry a great deal of overlap and are central to our understanding of the occurrence and causes of diseases (both the surrounding environment and the individual factors), understanding of patient courses, the health services’ organisation and the effect of different strategies of prevention and health promotion. The many disciplines within the PHE programme have a common methodological basis in epidemiology and in biostatistics. PHE also attracts researchers from several clinical and theoretical institutes, as the research may comprise patient cohorts, genes, biomarkers and physiological processes in the search of causes for development of especially chronic diseases. Public health research makes up a substantial part of the translational research. PHE performs series of PhD courses within epidemiology and public health and often works together with the Graduate programme in  Biostatistics and Bioinformatics . The courses do not only apply to members of PHE, but also to a large number of other PhD students.

PHE is anchored in the  Department of Public Health   at University of Copenhagen. PHE is part of the national network of Graduate programmes in public health ( GRASPH ) comprising Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark and University of Copenhagen. The main purpose of the network is to organize a summer school.

How to enroll

Each student that apply for a PhD must be associated with a specific graduate program (GP). You choose this particular programme by checking it in the application form when applying for enrolment. 

Welcome meeting

You will be invited to a welcome meeting within approx. the first quarter following your enrolment. The next meeting will be on April 22, 2024 at CSS.

Here we will inform about the structure of the graduate programme and what it has to offer.   One of the PhD coordinators at the Department of Public Health will come and introduce themselves and a PhD student from the programme will share their advices and experiences. This is also an opportunity for you to meet other newly enrolled PhD students.

Lectures and Seminars

Apart from focusing on your own area of research, being a PhD student also provide you with an important opportunity to familiarize yourself with public health research in general. A broader understanding of methods and theory within public health may prove an important inspiration for developing your own research in an innovative way. We offer financial support for lectures/seminars/workshops arranged by PhD students. You can apply for support by mailing Lisbeth Lyng Hansen ( [email protected] ). Any such activities will be announced on our home page: https://phd-pubhealthepi.ku.dk/ . Here you can also keep you updated on upcoming epidemiological seminars hosted by Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health. Upcoming events will likewise be distributed by e-mail.

PhD courses

We have no mandatory courses in the programme. We are continuously working on securing more relevant courses within public health and epidemiology. Please feel free to contact Katrine Strandberg-Larsen directly, if you have suggestions for relevant courses that are lacking from our curriculum.

GRASPH Summer School

The graduate programme in Public Health & Epidemiology is part of a national network for research training in public health, GRASPH. The main activity of GRASPH is to organize an annual Summer School, https://phd-pubhealthepi.ku.dk/summer-school/. The Summer School lasts for two days and is usually held in May. Both PhD students and their supervisors are invited to attend the Summer School and the program alternates between plenary lectures and presentations in parallel sessions of the student’s own projects. The annual GRASPH Summer School is an important event in the graduate programme and our aim is to share some inspiring days centered on scientific discussions and social activities. GRASPH finances the course and the Summer School counts for approximately 1 ECTS point.

Winter School

The Winter School is an annual overnight seminar offered to PhD students enrolled in the Public health & Epidemiology programme. This over-lunch to over-lunch seminar will take place at the beautiful venue Hornbæk Hus ( Hornbækhus | Badehotel i Nordsjælland tæt på hav og skov (hornbaekhus.com) ) and the program is planned to include a fun and exiciting combination of social activities, and talks given by invited speakers on topics relevant for the life as a PhD student. The next Winter School will be November 23-24 . Invitations will be sent out around the Summer.

Financial support for PhD students in the programme

Internationalization and financial support for staying abroad

Staying abroad can help you build up an international network and open your eyes to new venues of research. From personal experience, I know that the professional and personal advantages are plentiful. Benefitting from your supervisors’ international contacts may open new doors for your next research stay abroad. The Graduate Programme in Public Health & Epidemiology will provide up to 10,000 DKK of financial support to research stays abroad of at least three months duration in order to encourage internationalization. Please send a brief description of your research stay abroad and a budget to Christina ( [email protected] ) in order to apply for these funds. Please also be aware that these funds are in addition to the funds you can apply for through the PhD School:  https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/studyabroad/financial-support-for-studying-abroad/ . Important to notice, this activity will be phased out in 2023, and you will therefore not be able to get financial support for staying abroad in 2024.

Financial support for writing retreats

We offer a number of writing retreats of up to 5 days, preferably at the end of the PhD.  Please send a short motivated application to Christina ( [email protected] ) if interested.

Financial support for costs involved in attending NorDoc courses

We offer up to 10,000 DKK/year to cover costs for travel and accomodation involved when attending courses in the NorDoc Consortium. The course database is available at: https://www.nordochealth.net/courses You apply for support by mailing Christina ( [email protected] ), enclosing confirmation for course registration.

Epidemiological seminars

Section of Epidemiology at Department of Public Health offers a series of epidemiological seminars.

To view the event series, follow this link.

Steering group

  • Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, associate professor and head of the graduate program, Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health
  • Mads Kamper-Jørgensen, associate professor and director of studies, Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health
  • Wietse Tol, professor, Section of Global Health, Department of Public Health
  • Helene Charlotte Wiese Rytgaard, Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health
  • Jan Wohlfahrt, Chief epidemiologist, Danish Cancer Society
  • Merete Osler, clinical professor, Department of Public Health
  • Berit Heitmann, clinical professor, Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health
  • Jennifer Baker, senior researcher, Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Capital Region
  • Reiner Rugulies, professor, National Research Centre for the Working Environment
  • Carsten Hjorthøj, senior researcher, Capital Region, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri, Psykiatrisk Center København
  • Nana Follmann Hempler, Director of unit for Research and analysis, Scleroseforeningen 
  • Neil Alexandre Scheidwasser, PhD student, Section of Epidemiology, Dept. of Public Health
  • Dorra Bouazzi, PhD student, Region Zealand
  • Hans Kristian Råket Pedersen, PhD student, Bispebjerg Hospital
  • Silvia Pavan, PhD student, University of Copenhagen and Deakin University
  • Christina Frost-Hartwig, Acting PhD coordinator, Dept. of Public Health

The steering group meets twice a year.

Academic secretary for the steering group: Christina Frost-Hartwig, [email protected]  

Head of Programme Katrine Strandberg-Larsen , associate professor, promotion programme, Dept. of Public Health  Email: [email protected] Phone:  35 32 60 78

Secretariate: Christina Frost-Hartwig, PhD School graduate coordinator  Email:   [email protected] Phone:  35 32 77 88 Mailing address: Department of Public Health Øster Farimagsgade 5, P.O. 2099 DK-1014 Copenhagen K Visiting address:  CSS, Building 24 (entrance Q), room 24.1.12, DK-1123 Copenhagen K

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PhD Fellowship in Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen has four campus areas. As distances in Copenhagen are relatively small, it is easy to get from one campus to the other either by bicycle or public transportation. The campus areas are integrated into the city of Copenhagen and students use the facilities available in the city, adding a lively buzz to the streets and cafés of Copenhagen.

PhD Fellowship in Biology: We are pleased to announce a PhD fellowship opportunity in the field of “Biology of phage and antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus.” This position, commencing on 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network known as “Cell Envelope Anti-bacterials” (CLEAR).

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Study Area: The research will focus on the “Biology of phage and antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus,” exploring the interplay between bacterial resistance to phages and antibiotics, particularly in the context of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Scholarship Description:

PhD Fellowship in Biology of Phage and Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

The PhD fellowship is part of the CLEAR Doctoral Network, aiming to train outstanding researchers in antimicrobial resistance. The project will investigate the relationship between bacterial resistance to phages and antibiotics in Staphylococcus aureus, utilizing various microbiological, genetic, and biochemical techniques.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in life sciences, possess enthusiasm for research, demonstrate excellent English skills, and have a collaborative and interactive mindset. Experience in molecular microbiology and phages is advantageous. Additionally, applicants must meet MSCA Doctoral Network eligibility criteria.

Required Documents:

  • Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
  • CV including education, experience, language skills, and relevant skills
  • Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records
  • Publication list (if possible)

How to Apply: Submit your application electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Ensure that all required documents are in PDF format.

Last Date: Sunday 28 January 2024, 23.59pm CET

We encourage qualified candidates to apply, and we reserve the right not to consider materials received after the deadline or applications that do not meet the specified requirements.

For more information about the recruitment process, visit employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

The University of Copenhagen values diversity and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of personal background. The interviews are expected to be held in weeks 10 and 11.

For inquiries, please contact Professor Hanne Ingmer at [email protected] .

Application Deadline: 28-01-2024 Employment Start: 01-05-2024 Working Hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

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PhD Fellowship Fully Funded in Plant-Microbiome Assembly at University of Copenhagen in Denmark

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PhD fellowship in plant-microbiome assembly; The Department of Biology, Section of Microbiology invites applicants for a PhD fellowship to study social interactions in the plant root microbiome.Start date is (expected to be) 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project ; Novel strategies for eco-friendly and sustainable food production seek to explore and exploit the potential of the plant microbiome to promote growth, acquire nutrients, and induce resistance against pests and pathogens.  Yet, we lack a fundamental understanding of the ecological factors controlling the establishment of a beneficial plant microbiome. Hence, we seek to test the ecological and evolutionary role of microbe-microbe interaction in the assembly and maturation of complex plant root microbiomes.

This project investigates the role of microbial interactions as key drivers for microbiome composition and activity, specifically focussing on interspecies cooperation/competition and the resulting priority effects. We work with the overarching hypothesis that microbial communities are composed of collaboromes, rather than independent species, that are characterized by being microscale focal points of interdependent bacteria showing essential microbe-microbe interactions. The emergent properties of these collaboromes present many beneficial consequences for plant growth and health.

The experimental design of this project goes beyond simple co-occurrence in bulk microbiome samples. Instead, it focuses on co-occurrence network analysis on microscale samples, which is complemented with detailed co-localization analyses to identify putative interactions. Finally, selected identified putative interactions are experimentally validated in simple microcosm experiments. 

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. Highly desired candidates will have a solid theoretical background in plant-microbiome interactions. As well as practical experience with techniques in microbiology and molecular biology. A strong interest in bioinformatics and/or bioimaging is also considered advantageous. 

Applicants should hold an MSc degree in Plant Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or similar with good results and good English skills. As criteria for the assessment of your qualification emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience. The MSc degree must be awarded prior to the employment date.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The PhD fellow will be part of the Section of Microbiology, headed by Prof. Søren Sørensen. His research group focuses on social interactions in microbial populations in in-vivo systems such as soils, plants, animals, and humans. The section houses state-of-the-art both culture-dependent and culture-independent experimental infrastructure that enables us to examine how microbes interact at a scale that is relevant for such small organisms and study the roles of the individual species in these interactions.

To do so we use techniques such as high throughput sequencing, flow cytometry, ultra-high resolution bioimaging, confocal microscopy, and microbial reporter systems, combined with the reductionist synthetic community approaches, allowing in-depth investigation of the microbe-microbe or host-microbe interactions mechanism.

The Section offers a highly diverse and inclusive environment consisting of ≈35 researchers who specialize in microbial community interactions, mobile genetic elements, horizontal gene transfer, and the early life human microbiome. The group has gained an international reputation for applying a combination of bioinformatics and molecular biology approaches to address research questions of ecological, clinical, and biotechnological interest, which lie at the intersection of computational biology, genomics, and bacterial evolution. The group is a part of the Department of Biology, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

Principal supervisor isProfessor Søren Sørensen ( [email protected] ), Section of Microbiology, Department of Biology. The student will be co-supervised by Dr. Ke Tao ( [email protected] ).

The PhD programme Qualifications needed for the PhD programme To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Plant Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or similar. For information of eligibility of completed programmes.

Terms of employment in the PhD programme Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

  • Carry through an independent research project under supervision
  • Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
  • Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
  • Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
  • Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
  • Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

  • Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
  • Relevant publications
  • Relevant work experience
  • Other relevant professional activities
  • Curious mind-set with a strong interest in plant-microbiome interactions
  • Good language skills

Nice-to-have qualifications:

  • Experience with plant experimental work, including cultivation, maintenance, and site-specific sampling of microbial communities in the rhizosphere; rhizoplane, and endosphere.
  • Experience with any or all of the following methodologies: FISH detection in combination with CLSM microscope imaging and FACS analyses, molecular cloning, preparation of sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, ONT), and analysis of sequencing data.

  Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include : 

  • Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
  • Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  • Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
  • Publication list (if possible)
  • Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline: The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27 February 2024, 23:59 GMT +1 . We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment. The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements.

The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week early to mid May 2024.

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor or the co-supervisor. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.  Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.

Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Contact; Søren Johannes Sørensen E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Ke Tao E-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline: 27-02-2024

Employment start: 01-08-2024

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