To reward and recognize the outstanding academic performance and personal qualities of students, the University of Copenhagen is providing the International Fully funded PhD Fellowships in Neolithic Archaeology.

This fellowship is open to applications of all international and domestic students that have a relevant master’s degree and pursue a PhD degree programme in the Faculty of Humanities.

Why study at the University of Copenhagen? The University of Copenhagen provides opportunities for its students to conduct research that broadens their views and helps to move the world ahead. Students from Copenhagen are given the opportunity to conduct their own study under supervision in order to increase the scientific basis for improving health and preventing and treating disease.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit all required application materials until 28 March 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
• Department: Faculty of Humanities
• Course Level: PhD
• Awards: Fully funded
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and international students
• The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree study in Neolithic Archaeology
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Applicants must have completed a degree programme equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree (two years, 120 ECTS) in archaeology or a similar discipline.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and oral communication skills.

 How to Apply

• How to Apply: All interested candidates must take admission in a postdoctoral degree at the University of Copenhagen. After being enrolled, applicants can complete the online application form for this award.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Cover letter (max 1 page), including your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project.
• Curriculum vitae (with the applicant’s email and telephone number), including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
• Diplomas and transcript of records including:
• A copy of the applicant’s Master’s degree diploma (if not available before the application deadline, a pre-approval must be submitted).
• A copy of the applicant’s Master’s degree transcript of records (an official description of the grading scale must be included).
• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor’s degree diploma.
• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor’s degree transcript of records (an official description of the grading scale must be included).
• Writing sample. Please include an example of your academic writing in English, such as an article or an MA-thesis chapter.
• Publication list (if available).
• Reference letters (if available).
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must check and fulfill the admission guidelines to be admitted at UCH for the fellowship.
• Language Requirement: The students are required to have good English skills. They can provide proof of proficiency through the following:

• Letter of motivation
• A summary of the results of your research career to date
• CV with contact details of three references and a complete list of publications, if applicable
• Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree.

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will provide a fully-funded opportunity to the high achieving candidates for PhD study program.

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