PhD scholarships in Economics 2023-24, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Closing date: 13 March 2023.
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for PhD scholarships in Economics. We welcome research proposals in all areas of economics.
The Department of Economics at CBS provides research, teaching, and knowledge transfer within the core areas of economics,
i.e., microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research, and has three research centres: Centre for Innovation (CFI), Pension Research Centre (PeRCent), and Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI). The Department offers high quality education within an extensive number of full-time and part-time programs available at CBS, including a structured PhD program.
The three-year PhD programme at CBS allows you to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and full professors, supported by research-related PhD. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.
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 in high demand.
CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organization of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department’s research here: www.cbs.dk/econ.
Application and admission requirements
The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.
To be considered the applicant must
- have a basic education at master’s level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).
- have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master’s thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://eng.uvm.dk/general-overview/7-point-grading-scale).
- have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master’s degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted.
- have completed the master’s programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS.
- master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking.
4+4 PhD scheme
For admittance to the 4 + 4 PhD scheme, the applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and have passed subjects corresponding to 60 ECTS in a relevant master’s programme within the CBS’ subject areas. The minimum weighted grade point average is 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the entire programme (i.e., for the full bachelor and one year of the master studies together), and at least the grade 10 for the bachelor thesis or equivalent final examination project. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. Applicants who are not enrolled in a master’s programme at CBS will be assessed by the Admissions Office.
The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:
- a presentation of an original research question.
- a description of the initial theoretical framework and method.
- a presentation of the proposed empirical material.
- a work plan for the three years.
More information can be found here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission
In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:
- diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts.
- documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met).
- a concise curriculum vitae (CV).
- a list of articles and publications (if applicable).
- one example of a selected written work (e.g., master’s thesis).
The PhD student is enrolled in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.
For further information please contact PhD coordinator and Full Professor Dolores Romero Morales, e-mail drm.eco@cbs.dk. Information about the department can be found at www.cbs.dk/econ.
Employment and salary
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (840 work hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,447 up to DKK 34,355 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).
Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Academics’ Central Organization.
Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.
Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.
The application must be sent via the online link below.
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.
Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at www.cbs.dk/en.
Information meeting
There will be an online information meeting regarding this call on February 22, 2023, from 16.00-17.00. There will be a presentation of the Department of Economics and an opportunity to ask questions. To receive a link for the meeting, please sign up at: https://cbs.nemtilmeld.dk/643/
Source / More information: Official Website HERE.