Are you considering advancing your academic career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Do you seek to contribute to ground-breaking research and be part of a world-class academic team? The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) offers you an exceptional opportunity to pursue your PhD studies in one of the most livable cities in the world, as Monocle Magazine rated it in 2013.

UCPH welcomes over 700 new PhD students annually, providing a rich and diverse research community. With cutting-edge research facilities and an international atmosphere, the university supports its students in achieving their highest potential. The PhD programs at UCPH ensure that students receive the best possible training and resources.

Since 1993, UCPH has required PhD candidates to complete three years of study post-Masters, ensuring a comprehensive and robust educational experience. The university offers various PhD schemes and positions, including standard and flexible models, catering to different academic backgrounds and career goals. Explore the opportunities at UCPH below:

Here are the PhD positions available at the University of Copenhagen:

1. PhD position in newborn infectious diseases and therapeutics
   • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
   • Location: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
   • Deadline: 31-07-2024
2. PhD position at the Faculty of Theology, “Theology and ethics of domesticated animals.”
   • Faculty: Faculty of Theology
   • Location: Det Teologiske Fakultet
   • Deadline: 02-08-2024
3. PhD fellowship in understanding sensory palatability of rapeseed proteins
   • Faculty: Faculty of Science
   • Location: FOOD
   • Deadline: 02-08-2024
4. PhD fellowship in Physics-Informed Data Analysis for Biosciences
   • Faculty: Faculty of Science
   • Location: Department of Computer Science
   • Deadline: 04-08-2024
5. PhD fellowship in Nutrition and Gut Microbiome Research
   • Faculty: Faculty of Science
   • Location: Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
   • Deadline: 04-08-2024
6. PhD Position at The Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS)
   • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
   • Location: SODAS
   • Deadline: 04-08-2024
7. PhD fellowship in Molecular Cell Biology
   • Faculty: Faculty of Science
   • Location: Department of Biology
   • Deadline: 05-08-2024
8. PhD fellowship in Translational Neuroscience
   • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
   • Location: Department of Neuroscience
   • Deadline: 05-08-2024
9. PhD fellowship in Physics – PhD Project in Computational Modelling of Active Oriented Materials
   • Faculty: Faculty of Science
   • Location: Niels Bohr Institutet
   • Deadline: 05-08-2024
10. PhD fellowship in Asymptotically Safe Quantum Gravity
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Niels Bohr Institutet
    • Deadline: 08-08-2024
11. PhD fellowship in climate warming responses of Sphagnum functionality and carbon balance
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
    • Deadline: 11-08-2024
12. PhD fellowship in computational biology
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Globe Institute
    • Deadline: 11-08-2024
13. PhD fellow in Quantum Optomechanics
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Niels Bohr institutet
    • Deadline: 12-08-2024
14. PhD fellowship in spatial analysis of the tumor microenvironment
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Department of Biology
    • Deadline: 12-08-2024
15. PhD fellowship in In Vivo Pharmacology
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
    • Deadline: 13-08-2024
16. PhD fellowship at Copenhagen Health Complexity Center
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Department of Public Health
    • Deadline: 20-08-2024
17. PhD fellowship in Inorganic Chemistry
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Kemisk Institut
    • Deadline: 30-08-2024
18. PhD position in philosophy of science
    • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
    • Location: Institut for Kommunikation
    • Deadline: 31-08-2024
19. PhD scholarship on Multiple Waterscapes in Urban Ghana
    • Faculty: Faculty of Theology
    • Location: Centre of African Studies
    • Deadline: 01-09-2024
20. PhD Scholarship in Human Physiology, Environmental Health and Climate Change
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: NEXS
    • Deadline: 01-09-2024
21. PhD scholarship in digital media and scandal
    • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
    • Location: Department of Communication
    • Deadline: 01-09-2024
22. PhD fellowship in Human Geography
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
    • Deadline: 01-09-2024
23. PhD position in Ethnology and Health Humanities
    • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
    • Location: The SAXO Institute
    • Deadline: 01-09-2024
24. PhD fellow in Geography
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
    • Deadline: 04-09-2024
25. PhD fellowship in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Department of Neuroscience
    • Deadline: 05-09-2024
26. PhD fellowship in Food Material Science
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: FOOD
    • Deadline: 06-09-2024
27. PhD fellowship in social science of health promotion and public health
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab
    • Deadline: 15-09-2024
28. PhD fellowship in Earth Observation of Disturbed Wetlands
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
    • Deadline: 15-09-2024
29. PhD scholarship in digital media and communication research
    • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
    • Location: Department of Communication
    • Deadline: 15-09-2024
30. PhD fellowship in Large Language Models
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Department of Computer Science
    • Deadline: 15-09-2024
31. PhD fellowship in Eco-evolutionary Modelling of Pathogen Dynamics
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution
    • Deadline: 15-09-2024
32. CESE PhD fellowship in Science Education Research
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Department of Science Education
    • Deadline: 18-09-2024
33. PhD scholarship at the Department of Communication
    • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
    • Location: Department of Communication
    • Deadline: 25-09-2024
34. PhD fellowship in Economic Geography
    • Faculty: Faculty of Science
    • Location: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning
    • Deadline: 29-09-2024
35. PhD fellowships in cosmochemistry and planetary sciences
    • Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
    • Location: Centre for Start and Planet Formation
    • Deadline: 01-10-2024

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: Varies by program (e.g., July 31, 2024; August 2, 2024; or September 29, 2024)
• Funding Type: Scholarships and fellowships
• Host Institution: University of Copenhagen
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male and Female
• Target Group: Aspiring PhD students in various fields
• Fields: Diverse fields, including Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science, Social Sciences, Theology
• Study Level: PhD
• Duration: Three years
• Program Language: English and Danish
• Host Country: Denmark

Benefits and Financial Aids

PhD students at UCPH receive various benefits and financial aids, including:

• Competitive scholarships covering tuition fees
• Monthly stipends to cover living expenses
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
• Opportunities for international research collaborations
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development and career support services

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet these general requirements in addition to the specific program eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish five-year Master’s program.
• For flexible models, students can be admitted with a Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated research potential and academic excellence
• Proficiency in English or Danish, depending on the program
• Specific requirements may vary by faculty and program

Required Documents

Below are the general required materials; please check the specific documents on the programs’ pages:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts and diplomas
• Research proposal
• Letters of recommendation
• Proof of language proficiency (English or Danish)
• Any additional documents specified by the program

How to Apply?

• Visit the UCPH PhD programs website and select the faculty and program of interest.
• Review the specific requirements and deadlines for the chosen program.
• Prepare the required documents, ensuring they meet the specified criteria.
• Complete the online application form and upload all necessary documents.
• Apply before the deadline.
• Wait for confirmation and further instructions from the university.

For more detailed information, visit the official UCPH PhD program page.

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