PhD Stipend in AI at Aalborg University, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  02-Jan-2026
  •   Denmark
  • $$  PhD stipend (salary-based employment)

Are you interested in applying cutting-edge AI to real healthcare challenges? The AI:Xpertise Lab at Aalborg University is offering a PhD Stipend in AI for Healthcare for motivated candidates with strong AI and machine learning backgrounds.

Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, with strong experience in machine learning and computer vision. Candidates should have skills in full-stack AI development and deployment and an interest in interdisciplinary research, particularly in applying AI to real-world healthcare and expert work settings.

Aalborg University (AAU) is a leading Danish university known for its problem-based and interdisciplinary approach to education and research. With campuses in Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Esbjerg, AAU has a strong international profile and close collaboration with industry, public institutions, and society. The university is particularly recognized for excellence in engineering, technology, social sciences, and innovation-driven research that addresses real-world challenges.

Aalborg Universitet Information

Aalborg Universitet Grants

PhD Stipend in AI at Aalborg University, Denmark Established in 1974, Aalborg Universitet (Aalborg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aalborg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Denmark Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Copenhagen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aalborg Universitet (AAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aalborg Universitet (AAU) 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. This 45 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 countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in fields related to:
  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning

  • Computer Vision

  • Software Engineering

  • Healthcare AI and related interdisciplinary areas

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Hold a Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field

  • Demonstrate strong experience with machine learning

  • Have proven expertise in computer vision and image analysis

  • Experience with full-stack development, including model deployment and user interfaces

  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) is an advantage

  • Show interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with organizational and social science researchers

  • Be eligible for enrollment in a PhD program under Danish PhD regulations.

Offered Benefits

  • Full-time salaried PhD employment for 3 years

  • Competitive salary under the Danish AC collective agreement

  • Access to world-class research facilities and interdisciplinary supervision

  • Opportunity to work on real-world healthcare AI applications

  • International and inclusive research environment at Aalborg University

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via Aalborg University’s online recruitment system and include:

  • Letter of motivation

  • Research proposal (project plan)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Certified copies of academic diplomas and transcripts

  • Co-author statements (if applicable)

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