CBS 2025 PhD in Accounting at the Department of Accounting

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for two vacant PhD scholarships in accounting at the Department of Accounting. The expected start date is September 1, 2025.

The Department of Accounting covers the fields of (1) financial accounting, (2) management accounting and control, (3) sustainability accounting and assurance (4) auditing and (5) corporate governance in the private sector ranging from small privately held (non-listed) companies to large publicly held (listed) companies as well as the public sector.

The department's researchers collaborate on specific research projects using a variety of quantitative as well as qualitative methods. Teaching responsibilities of the department comprise undergraduate and graduate teaching in the above-mentioned research fields.

• Table of Content
• About Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
• PhD in Accounting
• Aim and Benefits of PhD in Accounting
• Requirements for PhD in Accounting Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for PhD in Accounting
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD in Accounting

Aim and Benefits of PhD in Accounting

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). 

The salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.

Requirements for PhD in Accounting 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 (www.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 completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
• Master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking

Interview date, Process and Venue for PhD in Accounting

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

Documents Required for Application

In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:

• Diploma for bachelor's and master's degrees 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)

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit CBS Scholarship webpage