Aalborg University is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship for an innovative research project on the dynamics of confinement between Denmark and Lebanon. The studentship is open to both domestic and international students for the academic session 2024/2025.

Eligibility criteria for scholarships or academic programs typically require applicants to meet certain academic, professional, or personal qualifications. Common requirements include holding a relevant degree (such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s), demonstrating proficiency in a specific language (e.g., English with IELTS or TOEFL scores), and showcasing relevant research interests or work experience.

Aalborg University (AAU) is a leading institution in Denmark known for its innovative approach to education and research. Founded in 1974, the university is recognized for its problem-based learning (PBL) model, which emphasizes real-world problem-solving and collaboration with industry and society. With campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen, AAU offers a wide range of programs across disciplines, including social sciences, engineering, and the humanities.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aalborg University
• Department: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Politics and Society
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully funded PhD position
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD position in Global Politics and Diversity Research
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Hold a Master’s degree in social sciences or humanities.
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to conducting grounded, empirical, qualitative field research.
  • Be able to navigate sensitive, politically charged research environments critically and reflexively.
  • Show commitment to a transdisciplinary approach to knowledge generation.
  • Have near-native English language skills; Arabic and/or Danish language skills are advantageous but not required.
  • Applicants with experience in migration studies or knowledge of kinship mapping and life-history interviewing will have an advantage.

How to Apply

• Submit the following documents:
  • Letter of motivation
  • Project proposal (3-5 pages) related to the themes outlined in the scholarship announcement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diplomas confirming academic degrees (Master’s degree), including academic transcripts
  • Documentation of English language proficiency (IELTS: 7, TOEFL: 600 paper-based, 100 internet-based)
  • Co-author statement (if applicable)
  • Application for credit transfer (if relevant)

Applications must be submitted via Aalborg University’s job portal. Please ensure all documents are in PDF or Word format.

Benefits

The PhD scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly salary in accordance with the Danish Ministry of Finance Circular, and other benefits under the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark.

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