International PhD Position in AI in Relation to Accounting, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  01-Jun-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  PhD scholarship (including tuition, monthly salary, travel and research support)

Achieve your educational goals with the help of the International PhD Position in AI in relation to accounting at the Department of Accounting offered by Copenhagen Business School in Denmark. The bursary is open for the academic session 2025-2026.

To be eligible for this PhD scholarship, applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to the 3+2 Bologna process) completed before the programme start date. They must have strong academic records, including a minimum grade of 10 for the master’s thesis and a weighted GPA of at least 8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s) or 9.5 (master’s alone) on the Danish 7-point scale—or proof of ranking in the top 40% of their class.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of Europe’s leading business schools, renowned for its high-quality education and research in business and management. Founded in 1917, CBS offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and executive education, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and global perspectives.
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Handelshøjskolen i København Information

Handelshøjskolen i København Grants

International PhD Position in AI in Relation to Accounting, Denmark Founded in 1917, Handelshøjskolen i København (Copenhagen Business School) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Frederiksberg (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), Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 102 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from candidates of any nationality.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Artificial Intelligence in relation to one or more of the following subjects within accounting:

    1. Financial Accounting

    2. Management Accounting and Control

    3. Sustainability Accounting and Assurance

    4. Auditing

    5. Corporate Governance

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a master’s degree equivalent to the 3+2 Bologna process.

    • Have completed their master’s degree before the PhD start date (1 September 2025).

    • Attain at least:

      • Grade 10 for the master’s thesis (on Danish 7-point grading scale).

      • A weighted GPA of 8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s) or 9.5 (master’s alone).
        If GPA is lower, documentation showing top 40% class ranking may suffice.

    • Demonstrate high-level proficiency in academic English (written and spoken).

    • Submit a 5-page PhD project proposal linking AI with one or more departmental research areas, including:

      • Original research question

      • Initial theoretical framework and method

      • Proposed empirical material

      • Three-year work plan

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Offered Benefits

  • A three-year fully-funded PhD position, including:

    • Monthly salary (DKK 28,993–35,015, depending on seniority)

    • 17.1% pension contribution

    • Tuition fees coverage

    • Research-related travel and course funding

    • Office space and academic resources

  • Teaching obligation: 416 work hours over three years

  • International exposure: participation in international conferences and visiting research institutions

  • Enrolment in the CBS PhD School with a supportive academic community and mentorship

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application with the following documents:

  • A five-page PhD project description

  • CV (curriculum vitae)

  • Diploma and grade transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees

  • Proof of ranking in top 40% (if GPA requirements are not met)

  • One example of written work (e.g., master’s thesis)

  • List of publications (if applicable)

For more information and to apply, visit: CBS PhD Admission Page

Before submitting a proposal, candidates are encouraged to contact:

  • Head of Department: Carsten Rohde | Tel: +45 38152338 | Email:

  • PhD Coordinator: Peter Skærbæk | Tel: +45 38152409 | Email:

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