2025 PhD Scholarship Program: Fully Funded Opportunities at University of Copenhagen, Denmark
The University of Copenhagen’s Department of Arts and Cultural Studies invites applications for fully funded three-year PhD scholarships, commencing September 1, 2025.
Scholarship Benefits
The PhD scholarship offers numerous benefits to ensure candidates can focus on their research without financial worries:
- Competitive Stipend: Starting at approximately DKK 30,700 (EUR 4,100) per month plus a 17.1% pension contribution.
- Fully Funded Position: Covers tuition and living expenses, ensuring you can focus solely on your research.
- Career Development Opportunities: Gain international experience through active research environments and conferences.
- Structured PhD Programme: Complete 180 ECTS credits over three years, culminating in a publicly defended thesis.
- Interdisciplinary Research Clusters: Collaborate with experts in fields such as Art and Earth, Digital Culture, and Global Entanglements.
- Networking Opportunities: Be part of a global network as the University is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).
Eligibility Criteria
1. Academic Qualifications:
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- Hold a 2-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent.
- Applicants with non-Danish Master’s degrees must have them assessed for equivalence.
2. Language Proficiency: High proficiency in written and spoken academic English.
3. Research Potential: A strong and original project proposal affiliated with one of the department’s sections (e.g., Comparative Literature, Art History) and contributing to its research clusters.
Application Process
To apply, prepare your documents, including a project abstract (max. 1,200 characters), a personal statement (max. 1 page) explaining your project’s relevance and your qualifications, a CV (max. 1 page), academic transcripts and diplomas (Bachelor’s and Master’s, including thesis pre-approval if applicable), and a detailed project description (max. 5 pages) covering objectives, methodology, and timeline.
Submit your application online via the “Apply Now” link on the University of Copenhagen’s website (https://bkf.dk/phd-scholarships-at-university-of-copenhagen/).
The PhD Fully Funded Scholarship 2025 at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark has an application deadline of 16 February 2025, 23:59 CET. Applicants will be notified of results by April 2025, and the scholarship program will commence on 1 September 2025.