PhD Fellowships in ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  30-Nov-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD Fellowships in ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network investigating innovative approaches to household demand response and wealth optimization amid fluctuating energy prices.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject area, such as applied mathematics, economics, or energy economics, and must not already possess a doctoral degree at the start of the fellowship.

The University of Copenhagen is renowned for its high academic standards and international research environment. It actively collaborates with global institutions and supports a vibrant community of students and researchers in Denmark’s capital city.
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Københavns Universitet Information

Københavns Universitet Grants

PhD Fellowships in ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network, Denmark 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible, provided the MSCA mobility conditions are met.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The PhD fellowship is offered in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimization, Economics, or Energy Economics, specifically within the research projects “Optimisation of Household Demand Response” and “Household Wealth Optimisation and the Impact of Energy Costs.”
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimization, Economics, Energy Economics).

  • Not have resided or worked in Denmark for more than 12 months within the 36 months before the start date (MSCA mobility rule).

  • Not already hold a doctoral degree.

  • Have excellent proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

  • Be willing to participate in ENERPOL training events and secondments.

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Offered Benefits

  • Duration: 36 months (full-time position)

  • Monthly living allowance: EUR 5,325 (approx. DKK 39,671)

  • Mobility allowance: EUR 710 (approx. DKK 5,289)

  • Family allowance (if eligible): EUR 495 (approx. DKK 3,687)

  • Total starting gross salary: approx. DKK 31,242 per month (before taxes), plus pension.

  • Access to international training, research collaboration, and a secondment with industry partners.

  • Full integration into the Department of Mathematical Sciences’ active research community.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted electronically in English through the University of Copenhagen’s online recruitment system.

Required documents (in PDF format):

  • Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

  • Certified master’s diploma and transcript (with translations if not in English/Danish).

  • Description of the grading scale (for degrees obtained abroad).

  • Publication list or writing samples (e.g., master’s thesis).

  • References or recommendation letters (if possible).

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