CBS 2025 PhD Scholarships in Economics

The Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a number of vacant PhD scholarships in Economics. The expected start date is February 1, 2026.

The Department of Economics provides research, teaching, and knowledge exchange within the core areas of economics, i.e., microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research and comprises two research centers: the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI) and the Pension Research Centre (PeRCent).

The PhD projects should relate to the core research areas of the Department of Economics:

1. Behavior, Incentives, and Economic Design
2. Design Employment and the Functioning of Labor Markets
3. Economic research that makes use of AI or machine learning techniques, as well as methodological issues related to AI (e.g., the fairness and transparency of algorithms)
4. Energy, Environment, and Resources
5. Firm Behavior, Innovation, and the Functioning of Markets
6. Globalization, Migration, and Urbanization
7. Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation
8. Quantitative/Empirical Methods and Data Science
9. Welfare: Education, Health Care, and Pensions

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 20, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Country to Study: Denmark
4. School to Study: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
5. Sponsor: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
6. Eligible Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for CBS 2025 PhD Scholarships in Economics

The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities. To be considered, the applicant must

1. have a basic education at the master's level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS.
5. 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:

1. cover letter
2. diploma for bachelor's and master's degrees or other certificates at an equivalent level, as well as the grade transcripts
3. documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
4. a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
5. a list of articles and publications (if applicable)
6. One example of a selected written work (e.g., master's thesis)
7. documentation of English language skills

Benefits of CBS 2025 PhD Scholarships in Economics

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 totaling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, and course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).

Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Copenhagen Business School (CBS) on candidate.hr-manager.net to apply

The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:

1. a presentation of an original research question
2. a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
3. a presentation of the proposed empirical material
4. a work plan for the three years

For more details, visit CBS Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

August 20, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for CBS 2025 PhD Scholarships in Economics