Fully funded PhD Scholarships at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark 2019

Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy (MPP) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications from outstanding graduate students interested in pursuing a PhD degree within the fields of historical and/or economic sociology. CBS aims to create a multi-disciplinary dialogue that challenges and combines academic disciplines and perspectives ties research at the department together. The department is committed to research-based education and to bring this understanding into play in society in a constructive, engaged, and valuable manner.

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are increasingly demanded. One third of CBS PhD graduates go on to employment outside universities and public research institutions. Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programs.

Applications will be scored by CBS Recruitment Committee. The Recruitment Committee expects to shortlist at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline. The Department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.  

Eligibility requirements:
[1] The candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level
[2] An educational background in the social sciences is necessary
[3] The applicant must have successfully completed the Masters degree before commencing PhD at CBS
[4] The applicants must be fluent in English.    

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent of half a year’s work (840 work hours). The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month approximately 3,160 euro up to approximately 3,860 euro depending on seniority. The three-year PhD program at CBS allows students to conduct research under the supervision of CBS professors, supported by research training courses. The program is highly international, and students are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time abroad as a visiting PhD student.

About Copenhagen Business School:

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is a public university situated in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. ِِِCBS offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate program within business. CBS is ranked highly in an array of rankings being one of the few schools worldwide to hold the "triple-crown" accreditation. Today, with 20,000 students and 1,500 employees, CBS is one of the largest business schools in Europe and one of the 8 Danish universities.