PhD positions in Denmark
About the organisation
What is a PhD programme?
A PhD is usually a 3-year (180 ECTS) academic research degree. The components of the programme are:
• Independent research under supervision
• Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)
• Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions
• Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible
• The completion of a PhD thesis. The thesis can be a 200-page article or a collection of shorter research articles. The thesis is defended orally.
PhD programmes and courses are offered at Danish universities, which all offer excellent research, library and laboratory facilities for researchers and PhD students in addition to joint partnerships with industry.
Researchers Mobility Portal [LINK: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/]
Who can apply?
As each institution in Denmark is responsible for its own admissions, requirements will vary. However, you will usually be required to have a recognized Master’s degree in a relevant subject in order to be enrolled as a PhD student. Applicants should have good command of the English language.
What should I include in my application?
In Denmark you must apply for PhD programmes in writing via advertised projects and scholarships. Usually, you either apply for an opportunity with a pre-defined research topic, or you propose your own research ideas. You also have to include a transcript of your grades for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees with documentation of your grades, and a CV. Each university has extensive information about requirements for applications, including any specific requirements for specific PdD programmes.
Industrial PhD
If you aim to conduct a research project with commercial perspectives, you can apply for an Industrial PhD [LINK: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en]. You will be employed by a private sector company and at the same time enrolled as a PhD student at the Graduate School at a university.
Funding, salary, deadlines and relevant links
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Denmark, we recommend that you follow this link which includes more details about funding, pay and other relevant information and links: https://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/what-can-i-study/phd-and-research
Links for Danish Universities with phd-programmes:
Aalborg University https://www.en.aau.dk/research/phd
Aarhus University https://phd.au.dk/
Copenhagen Business School https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme
Danish Technical University DTU https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/phdIT Roskilde
IT University of Copenhagen https://en.itu.dk/Research/PhD-Programme
Roskilde University https://ruc.dk/en/phd-roskilde-university
University of Copenhagen https://en.itu.dk/Research/PhD-Programme
University of Southern Denmark https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/phd
You can also have a look at our job portal on www.workindenmark.dk, where you can type in key words such as “PhD” to find positions matching your wishes.
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