Technical University of Denmark (DTU) announces a PhD Scholarship in Microbial Chemotaxis and Root-Microbe Interactions. The scholarship is open for the academic session 2026/2027.
Eligibility for the PhD scholarship at DTU Bioengineering requires applicants to hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent in microbiology, microbial ecology, biotechnology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, or a related field.
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading international technical university known for excellence in engineering, technology, and innovation. Consistently ranked among Europe’s top universities, DTU focuses on research-driven education, strong industry collaboration, and solutions to global challenges across sustainability, energy, digital technologies, and life sciences.
Established in 1829, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (Technical University of Denmark) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Kongens Lyngby (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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.