Aalborg University’s Department of Sociology and Social Work is offering the International  PhD Fellowship in Sociology, starting on October 1st, 2024.

To be eligible for the PhD fellowship in Sociology at Aalborg University, applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree. Those currently enrolled in a Danish Master’s program must provide a statement from their thesis supervisor, verified transcripts, a copy of the thesis contract, and documentation of their final exam date. Proficiency in Danish and English is required. Additionally, successful candidates must enroll as PhD students at the Doctoral School of Social Sciences

Aalborg University is a leading institution recognized for its innovative research and teaching methods. Established in 1974, the university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including engineering, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences. Aalborg University is renowned for its problem-based learning (PBL) approach, which emphasizes real-world applications and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Deadline: 12 August 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aalborg University
• Department: Sociology and Social Work
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fellowship
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Any
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Sociology
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Hold a degree equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree
• Applicants enrolled in a Danish Master’s program who expect to graduate before the date of appointment must forward a statement from the thesis supervisor, verified transcripts, a copy of the thesis contract, and documentation for the date of their final exam
• Proficiency in Danish and English is required
• Enrolment as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Social Sciences is required.

How to Apply

Please visit the website of the Doctoral School for further information on the PhD program, application procedure, and admission requirements.

The application must include the following and be written in English or Danish:

• Letter of motivation
• Application for enrolment
• Copy of diplomas/transcripts
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Project description
• List of written work (optional)
• Sample of written work, e.g., master’s thesis (optional)
• Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable)
• Co-author statement (if applicable)
• Application for credit transfer (if relevant)

Shortlisting will be applied. Subsequent to the deadline for applications, the head of the department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

The application can only be submitted using the link on AAU’s job portal here. Please note that the recruitment system does not support zipped files; please upload only Word or PDF files.

The applicant’s project description may be tested for plagiarism in the IT system iThenticate.

Contact Information

For enquiries about the position, contact:

• Principal Investigator: Hans-Peter Y. Qvist, +45 99402603
• Head of Department: Jakob Skjøtt-Larsen, +45 99407297
• General application process: Lene Møller, [email protected], +45 99409658

Benefits

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021, on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular on the employment structure at Danish Universities. Aalborg University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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