CBS 2022 PhD Scholarship in Information Systems

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the field of Information Systems broadly and specifically at the conjunction of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Business Models. 

Core research areas of the Department of Digitalisation are (1) Information Systems, (2) Digital Platforms and Business Models, (3) IIoT and (4) AI amongst others. It is the ambition of the Department that to create a context where researchers can accomplish their potential in a supportive and conductive environment with a set of common values, aspirations and directions. Teaching responsibilities of the Department comprise undergraduate and graduate teaching in Information Systems and the Digital Economy. 

This position is linked to the “Embedded AI” project which is funded by the Digital Research Centre Denmark (DIREC) and CBS. This is an interdisciplinary project initiated by researchers from Aarhus University, Aalborg University, Alexandra Institute, Copenhagen Business School, and Technical University of Denmark, as well as industrial partners from the private sector.

• Table of Content
• About Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
• PhD Scholarship in Information Systems
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Information Systems
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Information Systems Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Scholarship in Information Systems

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Information Systems

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (840 work hours).

The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement.

The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 27,871 op til DKK 33,659 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).

Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Information Systems Qualification

The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.

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://eng.uvm.dk/general-overview/7-point-grading-scale)
• 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
• have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
• master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application must include a five-page 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

More information can be found here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission.

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
• 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)

For more details, visit CBS website.