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Fully funded PhD Scholarship in Faculty of Humanities at University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The Department of English, German and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship, starting 1 September 2025. The position is part of the project ‘Nordic Exceptionalism: Perspectives on a European Periphery’ and focuses on analysing 19th-century Anglophone travel narratives about Denmark using digital humanities methods.

To be eligible for the PhD scholarship, applicants must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent and have at least submitted a pre-approved Master’s thesis by the application deadline. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic English language skills, possess experience or interest in nineteenth-century studies and digital text analysis, and have familiarity with digitised corpora and tools such as Python or Voyant.

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Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is Denmark’s oldest and largest university, renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. Located in Copenhagen, it spans four main campuses: City Campus, North Campus, South Campus, and Frederiksberg Campus. With over 40,000 students, including around 5,000 international students, and 9,000 staff, UCPH offers a vibrant, global academic environment.

Application Deadline: 11 May 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen

  • Department: Department of English, German and Romance Studies, Faculty of Humanities

  • Course Level: PhD

  • Award: Salary starting at approx. DKK 30,800 per month + 17.1% pension contribution

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Open to international applicants

  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the subject of English studies with a focus on nineteenth-century Anglophone travel narratives and digital text analysis, under the broader project Nordic Exceptionalism.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a two-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent and have submitted a Master’s thesis with pre-approval at the time of application.

    • Have strong academic English language skills (written and spoken).

    • Demonstrate research interest and/or experience in nineteenth-century studies and digital text analysis.

    • Have experience working with digitised corpora and tools such as Python or Voyant (advantageous).

    • Fluency in Danish is required for fieldwork and data analysis.

    • Meet admission requirements for the PhD School at the Faculty of Humanities, UCPH.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the “Apply now” link provided on the official UCPH website. The application must be in English or Danish and must include:

  • Cover letter (max. one page)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Diploma and transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s)

  • Optional: List of publications, proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

Translations are required for non-English/Scandinavian documents, verified by the issuing institution. More details are available at the PhD School website:

Benefits

  • A three-year fully funded PhD scholarship

  • Monthly salary starting from DKK 30,800 (~EUR 4,100)

  • 17.1% pension contribution

  • Opportunity to work in a vibrant, international academic environment

  • Career development and international mobility support

  • Mandatory work tasks at the department (approx. 840 hours over the course of study), possibly including teaching.

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