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Carlsberg Foundation Humanities PhD Fellowships in Denmark

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, in partnership with the Carlsberg Foundation, is seeking applications for a Humanities PhD Fellowship. This fellowship entails conducting a foundational research project within humanities and is open to all fields and areas of research within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a Master’s degree in humanities from a Danish university by the employment date. They should demonstrate proficiency in English with appropriate language test scores if English is not their first language. Candidates must also meet the PhD study requirements, including active participation in research environments. All nationalities are welcome to apply.

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Aalborg University encourages diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief. The university emphasizes Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as a core value and method for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, digitalization, graduate employability, entrepreneurship, and internationalization.

Application Deadline: July 11, 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Aalborg University
  • Department: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Fully funded fellowship
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Domestic and International
  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University.
  • Admissible Criteria:
  • To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a Master’s degree in humanities, preferably from a Danish university, or expect to obtain one before the employment date.
    • Provide a statement from a thesis supervisor, verified transcripts, thesis contract, and documentation of the date of the exam.
    • Participate in active research environments, including stays at other research institutions, private research enterprises, etc.
    • If planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and the first language is not English, provide documentation of passing IELTS (band score: 7) or TOEFL (paper-based: 600, internet-based: 100) with tests no more than five years old.

How to Apply

  • Visit the Doctoral School website for further information on the PhD program, application procedure, and admission requirements. Applicants must complete the online application form.
  • Submit the following documents in English or Danish:
    • Application for enrolment
    • Copy of diplomas/transcripts
    • Curriculum vitae (CV)
    • Project description (max 10 pages) including an abstract (max 250 words)
    • List of written work (optional)
    • Sample of written work, e.g., MSc thesis (optional)
  • The application can only be submitted using the link on AAU’s job-portal.

Benefits

  • The fellowship includes a fully funded PhD position.
  • Salary and appointment are according to the current Ministry of Finance Circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark.
  • Opportunities to participate in active research environments and stays at other research institutions.

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