University of Copenhagen 2022 International PhD Fellowships in Genetic Epidemiology, Denmark

CBMR is a vibrant international research environment with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in metabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge toward new prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about us here www.cbmr.ku.dk.

Our group and research
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research’s vision is to strengthen interdisciplinary research that transforms our basic understanding of the mechanisms that underlie metabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge toward new prevention and treatment strategies. We were established in 2010 and in 2017, we moved into new laboratories, offices, and meeting rooms in the Maersk Tower www.maersktower.ku.dk.

• Table of Content
• About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
• University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 39,000 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world's best universities. The University offers researchers and students the opportunity to develop their talent and launches ambitious interdisciplinary initiatives to support its strong academic communities. Through resear... continue reading

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

The University of Copenhagen will offer a monthly salary that begins around 26,957 DKK/approx. 3,618 EUR (April 2022 level) plus pension.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible for the scholarship programme, applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project e.g., human biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology/biomedicine etc.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please, note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
4. Publication list (if possible)