CBS 2025 PhD in AI in relation to accounting at the Department of Accounting

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship at the Department of Accounting within the field of artificial intelligence in relation to the department’s profile. The expected start date is September 1, 2025.

The selected PhD candidate is expected to pursue the theme of artificial intelligence within the main research areas of the department. The department has five research areas, and the PhD proposal must link the focus on artificial intelligence to one or more of these.

Core research areas of the Department of Accounting are (1) financial accounting, (2) management accounting and control, (3) sustainability accounting and assurance, (4) auditing, and (5) corporate governance, all applicable to both private and public sectors. The objective of the Department is to remain and expand its leadership role in research related to these areas in the Nordic countries and to preserve its strong international reputation for high-quality research and teaching. 

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

PhD in AI in relation to accounting

Aim and Benefits of PhD in AI in relation to 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.

PhD in AI in relation to accounting Courses

• Accounting

Requirements for PhD in AI in relation to 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 a 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 AI in relation to 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