PhD Scholarship in Marketing is initiated by the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) open to attract talented students from around the world to pursue higher studies in Denmark.
Applicants must hold a completed, academically relevant master’s degree (or equivalent) in the social sciences or a related field before enrollment. Candidates must meet Copenhagen Business School’s GPA requirements, demonstrate strong research potential, and be fluent in written and spoken English.
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( votes)Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
- Department: Department of Marketing
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: (salary + benefits)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- 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 Marketing or closely related subjects anchored in the Department of Marketing’s core research fields at Copenhagen Business School.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
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Hold a completed, academically relevant Master’s degree (Bologna process: 3-year Bachelor + 2-year Master or equivalent) before enrollment.
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An educational background in social sciences is preferred.
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Meet CBS GPA requirements, either:
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A combined GPA of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point scale (Bachelor + Master), or
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A Master’s GPA of at least 9.5 on the Danish 7-point scale.
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The Master’s thesis must have a minimum grade of 10 (Danish 7-point scale).
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Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality academic research.
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Fluency in written and spoken English (TOEFL recommended for non-native speakers).
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Danish language skills are an advantage but not mandatory.
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Willingness to be physically present at the Department of Marketing and actively participate in its research environment.
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GMAT or GRE scores are strongly recommended.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the CBS electronic recruitment system before 28 February 2026. The application must include all required documents, such as:
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Letter of Motivation
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Detailed PhD project proposal
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Cooperation (supervision preference) document
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Degree fulfillment and GPA documentation
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Academic certificates and transcripts
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CV (max. 2 pages)
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Sample of written work (e.g., Master’s thesis)
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Two recommendation letters or referee contacts
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Benefits
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Fully salaried position for 3 years
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Monthly salary ranging from DKK 29,691.75 to DKK 36,180.00, depending on seniority
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Pension contribution of 18.07%
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Coverage of tuition fees, office space, research courses, and approved travel expenses
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Opportunities for international research stays and conference participation
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Integration into a vibrant, international research and teaching environment at CBS
