Copenhagen Business School’s Department of Business Humanities and Law invites applications for one to two vacant PhD scholarships within the the research area of Security and Risks to Democracy.
The expected start date is 1 October 2025.
The Department is currently developing a research focus in the broad area of Business Security and Resilience Management, critically engaging narratives of ‘polycrisis’. It is envisaged that the current projects will be undertaken in relation to the building of that area focusing on the local, national and international risks to democracy in the twenty-first century. Thus the project might address a large number of themes, including for instance:
- Leadership and the crisis of authority
- Crisis, governance and the rules-based order
- Populism, authoritarianism and democratic governance
- Civil society and security management
- Resilience strategies for business and society.
- Disinformation and polarization in contemporary democracy
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PhD Scholarships
Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarships
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations corresponding to 416 work hours. The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).
Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.
Requirements for PhD Scholarships Qualification
To be considered the applicant must
- have a basic education at master's level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)
- have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://ufm.dk/en/education/the-danish-education-system/grading-system)
- have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor's and master's degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master's degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. In rare cases, the grade requirement can be waived.
- have a relevant educational background in the humanities or social sciences
- have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
- master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking
Documents Required for Application
In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:
- diploma for bachelor's and master's degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
- documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
- a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
- A list of articles and publications (if applicable)
- one example of a selected written work (e.g. master's thesis)
- documentation of English language skills is not required for the application but may be requested if the applicant is shortlisted for interviews.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
August 1, 2025How to Apply
The application must include a five-page PhD project description. The project description must include:
- a presentation of an original research question
- a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
- a presentation of the proposed empirical material
- a work plan for the three years
For more details, visit CBS Scholarship webpage
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