Auditing PhD Scholarship 2026-2027 in Denmark | Fully Funded

Overview

The Auditing PhD Scholarship at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) provides a fully salaried three-year position hosted by the Department of Accounting. The role focuses on contemporary research topics such as AI in auditing, audit firm ownership, sustainability assurance, and interactions involving regulators and clients. Successful candidates will join the department's auditing research group, undertake teaching obligations, and receive support for their academic activities.

Benefits

• Three-year fully salaried position governed by national Danish collective agreements.
• Monthly salary ranging from approximately DKK 30,264 to DKK 36,877, determined by seniority, plus an 18.07% pension contribution.
• Coverage of tuition fees, dedicated office space, and allowances for courses and travel expenses.

Eligibility

• Hold a master's degree level education (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process) completed before beginning the PhD programme.
• Achieved a grade of 10 or equivalent for the master's thesis under the Danish 7-point grading scale.
• Maintain a combined bachelor's and master's weighted grade point average of at least 8.2, or an isolated master's weighted GPA of at least 9.5 (alternatively, documentation proving placement in the top 40% of the class).
• Demonstrate advanced academic proficiency in written and spoken English.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their materials through the online portal and include a comprehensive five-page project description detailing an original research question, theoretical framework, methodology, empirical material, and a three-year work plan. Required attachments consist of academic diplomas, grade transcripts, class ranking documentation if applicable, a concise CV, a publication list, and a sample written work such as a master's thesis.

Deadline

All application materials must be received by the institution no later than 11 November 2026.