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Copenhagen Business School PhD Schol­ar­ship in Sustain­ability, Denmark

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is now accepting applications for a PhD Scholarship in Sustainability at the Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC). The scholarship offers an opportunity to pursue cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research on sustainability, responsible business, and governance in a highly international academic environment.

Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree in the social sciences, completed before the application deadline, with strong academic results (high GPA or top 40% of the class). A high-quality master’s thesis, excellent academic English skills, and a theoretically grounded PhD research proposal with clear relevance to sustainability and the department’s research areas are required.

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Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of Europe’s leading business universities, known for its strong focus on business, management, and the social sciences. Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, CBS offers a highly international study and research environment, with close links to industry, government, and society. The

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

Brief Details

  • University or Organization: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
  • Department: Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Fully (salary + benefits)
  • 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 sustainability-related topics within the social sciences, as offered by the Department of Management, Society and Communication.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Hold a master’s degree (3+2 Bologna structure or equivalent) in a relevant social science discipline

  • Have completed the master’s degree before the application deadline

  • Achieve a grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master’s thesis (Danish 7-point scale)

  • Have a minimum weighted GPA of 8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s combined) or 9.5 for the master’s degree alone; alternatively, documentation of being in the top 40% of the class

  • Demonstrate strong academic English proficiency (written and spoken)

  • Submit a theoretically grounded PhD project proposal with a clear empirical focus and relevance to the Centre for Sustainability.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official CBS application portal. The complete application must include:

  • A five-page PhD project description

  • Academic diplomas and transcripts

  • CV

  • Example of written academic work (e.g., master’s thesis)

  • Additional documentation if required

Benefits

  • Fully salaried PhD position for three years

  • Monthly salary of approximately DKK 29,691 – 36,180, depending on seniority

  • Pension contribution of 18.07%

  • Coverage of tuition fees, office space, PhD courses, and approved travel costs

  • Opportunities for international research stays, conferences, and professional development

  • Teaching experience equivalent to 416 work hours

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