University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarships at the Department of Communication, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  11-Feb-2024
  •   Denmark
  • $$  27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR

The Department of Communication at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for four 3-year PhD scholarships starting on 1 September 2024.

The study program is open for both domestic and international applicants who want to pursue a  PhD degree program at the university. The educational award is designed for the academic session 2024/2025.

The University of Copenhagen stands as a prominent public research university and higher education institution in Denmark, recognized worldwide for its exceptional standards in teaching and research. Globally, it holds the 81st position on the 2019 QS World University Rankings, reflecting its commitment to delivering top-tier academic and research achievements.

Københavns Universitet Information

Københavns Universitet Grants

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarships at the Department of Communication, 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
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD Scholarships at the Department of Communication
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme:
  • Applicants must have a 2-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent and, as a minimum, have submitted a Master’s thesis for which they have received pre-approval at the time of application.

Offered Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will provide a salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: All interested candidates must take admission in a postdoctoral degree at the University of Copenhagen. After being enrolled, applicants can complete the  online application form for this award.
  • Supporting Documents: The applicants must submit all the following documents:
  • The application must include:
    • Project abstract (max.1,200 characters with spaces)
    • Personal statement (max. one page)
    • In their personal statements, applicants are encouraged to:
    • Outline how the PhD project relates to other research activities at the department, including the availability of supervisors
    • Describe as clearly as possible their competencies and personal qualifications relevant to the PhD programme.
    • CV
    • Applications must be accompanied by a CV (max. one page) and a list of publications, where relevant.
    • Documentation (diplomas and transcripts)
    • Applicants must upload the following:
    • A copy of their Master’s degree diploma or similar (if this is not available by the application deadline, applicants must document pre-approval of their Master’s thesis)
    • A copy of their Master’s degree transcript
    • A copy of their Bachelor’s degree diploma
    • A copy of their Bachelor’s degree transcript.
  • Admission Requirements: Candidates must comply with the formal requirements of the  PhD program.
  • Language Requirement: Documentation of English level can, for instance, be documented by an excellent IELTS or TOEFL test.
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