The University of Copenhagen & University College VIA are seeking motivated students to join the CESE PhD Fellowship in Science Education Research in Denmark for the academic year 2025-2026.
To be eligible for the fellowship in Science Education Research, applicants must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish MSc in education, science education, or a related field. Candidates should have experience in science education at the primary or lower secondary school level and/or teacher education.The University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with University College VIA, invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Science Education Research. This position is part of the Danish Science Education Academy (NAFA) and its Center of Excellence in Science Education (CESE). The fellowship aims to explore the professional identities of science teachers in Danish primary and lower secondary schools.
Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.