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Copenhagen Business School PhD Scholarships in Economics, Denmark

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is now accepting applications for the PhD Scholarships in Economics programme for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Eligibility for CBS PhD scholarships in Economics requires a master’s degree (5+3 scheme) with a thesis grade of 10 (Danish 7-point scale or equivalent), weighted GPA 8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s) or 9.5 (master’s alone), or top 40% class ranking if unmet; high academic English proficiency; and degree completion before September 2026 start.

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Founded in 1917, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is Denmark’s premier business university and one of Europe’s top-ranked institutions in business and economics. Located in Copenhagen, it hosts around 20,000 students and 1,500 staff across six departments, emphasizing research-driven education in areas like economics, finance, management, and sustainability. CBS excels in applied research through centers such as the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure, fostering global partnerships and high employability for graduates in academia, government, and industry.

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
  • Department: Institute of Economics
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Fully salaried position (approx. DKK 29,691–36,180/month + 18.07% pension, tuition fees, office space, courses, and travel) for 3 years (5+3 scheme) or 4 years (4+4 scheme), including 416 teaching hours
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Multiple (a number of vacant positions)
  • Nationality: Domestic and international
  • The award can be taken in Denmark (Copenhagen)

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Department of Economics, aligned with core areas: Behavior/Incentives/Economic Design; Labor Markets; AI/ML in Economics; Energy/Environment/Resources; Firm Behavior/Innovation/Markets; Globalization/Migration/Urbanization; Growth/Unemployment/Inflation; Quantitative/Empirical Methods/Data Science; Welfare (Education/Health/Pensions)
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

  • Master’s degree (3+2 Bologna equivalent) with grade 10 (or equivalent) on master’s thesis (Danish 7-point scale); weighted GPA ?8.2 (bachelor’s + master’s) or ?9.5 (master’s alone); top 40% of class if GPA unmet (5+3 scheme).

  • Or bachelor’s + 60 ECTS master’s credits (GPA ?8.2 overall, grade 10 on bachelor’s thesis; top 40% if unmet) (4+4 scheme).

  • Complete degree before starting; high-level academic English proficiency.

  • Submit a 5-page project description (research question, theory/method, data, 3-year plan), CV, diplomas/transcripts, cover letter, publications (if any), and writing sample.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, you must submit via the online application link by February 27, 2026. Attend info meeting February 3, 2026 (sign up here). Contact: Professor Dolores Romero Morales ([email protected]).

Benefits

The three-year salaried employment per Danish collective agreement, international research stays, PhD courses, and a strong placement record in academia/government/business.

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