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The Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen takes a broad approach to social, political and cultural sociology, reflected in the courses offered and in ongoing research activities.

It provides diversity in terms of both theoretical orientations and methodologies.

Major areas of departmental interest include ‘Culture and Civil Society", "Knowledge, Organization and Politics" and "Welfare, Inequality and Mobility".

The Department offers a three-year PhD programme. The programme of study consists of:

• The completion of a major independent research project under supervision of a member of staff. The resulting dissertation often takes the form of a monograph, but may also consist of a set of published (or publishable) articles
• Coursework, approximately one semester of study in total
• Teaching and supervision of BA and MA students, corresponding to approximately 14 weeks of work

The PhD degree is awarded after the successful completion of the three years programme and after the PhD thesis has been accepted by an evaluation committee.

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Bente Halkier E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +45 35 33 50 44 Room: 16.1.71

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Doctoral Programme

Dual degree with northwestern university (usa).

iCourt PhD students are viewed as integrated members of the iCourts research team. They will have access to all iCourts facilities, including expert supervision, visits to our targeted international collaborators, research funding, specialised research training courses, etc.

Within the first month of enrolment at the Law Faculty in the iCourts doctoral program, students must write up a three-year individually tailored work programme. This should be prepared by the individual PhD students in close cooperation with their supervisors and the head of doctoral training. All PhD students must have a main supervisor and a co-supervisor who approve the individual program. As iCourts is a basic science research centre, all individual projects must have appropriate methodologies, as well as include primary research in addition to drawing on secondary sources.

To facilitate leaning all PhD students will upon enrolment be appointed a mentor who will introduce him/her to iCourts and the Copenhagen Law Faculty. PhD-students who have been in iCourts for more than a year are expected to act as a mentor for new students.

Within the first year of enrolment all PhD students will present his/her research project at an internal iCourts seminar. Here you will receive critical feedback on your project from the iCourts team, and you will be expected to regularly share your insight and knowledge with the team. As part of the program, PhD-students will share research skills between them. PhD-students will be expected to form their own workshops and organise international doctoral conferences on relevant research issues.

All iCourts PhD students are expected to visit at least one, and hopefully two of our targeted international collaborators. Students should present a research visit plan to their Supervisors and the head of iCourts doctoral training before finalizing any arranged visit. The goal of such visits is to  expose doctoral students to a research environment outside the University of Copenhagen. To this end, students are expected to solicit feedback and be an active participant in the intellectual life of the host institution. 

As part of the overall PhD-programme at The Faculty of Law, iCourts PhD students must complete doctoral training courses totalling approx. 30 ECTS points. iCourt PhD students will be required to meet this requirement by participating in the following types of training activities:

• iCourts Lab (a number of specialised seminars internal to iCourts)
• Supervised conference presentations
• The Science BBQ (A theory and methods orientated research training programme at The Law Faculty)
• Training Courses at our targeted international collaborators
• JURFORSK training courses (Courses offered by the Danish/Nordic network of PhD-programmes)
• Other relevant activities

Finally, as part of the overall PhD-programme, PhD students must build experience in the academic profession of sharing research and teaching. iCourts students are expected to fulfil this requirement through teaching either in Copenhagen or at the institution of one of our targeted international collaborators. We also encourage that iCourts students publish during their research project, but in any event expect students to demonstrate that they have fulfilled these expectations.

In 2014  Northwestern University’s Department of Political Science  and iCourts launched a dual degree program that allows iCourts doctoral students to qualify for PhD in Political Science at Northwestern University. Dual degrees require students to have doctoral advisors and to complete the mandated requirements of both institutions. The requirements for Northwestern’s Doctorate have been modified for students pursuing a dual degree. Admission:  Dual degree candidates from the University of Copenhagen  apply to Northwestern’s department of Political Science  in fall quarter, as part of Northwestern’s normal admissions cycle. Upon request to the relevant Northwestern Director of Graduate Studies, University of Copenhagen applicants can have their application fee waived.  This request should come at the time of application. Coursework:  Dual degree students must acquire a minimum of 3 course credits in Political Science and a minimum of 9 course credits in total during their time at Northwestern (the equivalent of 1 year of course work, in residence). Coursework will normally, but not necessarily, be undertaken in consecutive quarters. Northwestern coursework undertaken as a visitor may be used towards this requirement. Methods training:   Students must obtain methods training approved by the Director of Graduate Studies of Political Science. This training may be completed at another University, at the Department of Political Science, or in another Northwestern department. Exams :   University of Copenhagen dual degree students will take one comprehensive exam in their political science field of choice. Each program area has slightly different preparation requirements for field exams, which are explained by looking at the various program areas listed  here . Additional information is in the  guide to graduate study . Second year paper requirement :  Dual degree students must fulfill the second year paper requirement of the Department of Political Science.  A chapter of the student’s dissertation can be used to fulfill this requirement, and this requirement may be completed during or after the one year of coursework at Northwestern. For more information, see the  guide to graduate study .

Teaching:  Dual degree students are required to teach (TA or lecture) for at least one quarter during their doctoral training. Students may teach at either institution, but teaching location is generally tied to funding. When on iCourts funding, students will not teach at Northwestern. Students who teach at Northwestern may satisfy their University of Copenhagen teaching requirement, but find that their funding package is decreased according to University of Copenhagen rules.

Residency Requirements : Dual degree students must be in residence at Northwestern University for a minimum of four quarters. Dual degree students may remain beyond the original terms of their formal exchanges, subject to funding and visa restrictions.

Dissertation Committee and Dissertation Prospectus Defence:  Dual degree students must have advisors from both institutions. Northwestern University’s Graduate school requires that two Northwestern Graduate Faculty serve on dissertation committees. The entire dissertation committee must sign off on a 10-20 page dissertation prospectus that defines the research question, justifies its theoretical contribution, and specifies the method of investigation. This prospectus is normally defended at a meeting with dissertation committee members. The meeting occurs after the completion of coursework and the comprehensive exam. Prospectus approval is separate from and in addition to the Phd plan required by the University of Copenhagen.

Dissertation Requirements:  Dual degree students must submit a version of their dissertation that satisfies all quality, editing, binding and other material requirements of the Northwestern dissertation. This includes a requirement that the dissertation be written in English. Dissertation Defence:  In addition to the defence requirements at the Faculty of Law, a dissertation defence must be conducted at Northwestern University. This defence must adhere to Graduate School rules and program requirements regarding all other defences, e.g., that defence committees must include at least two Northwestern University graduate faculty members and at least one member from the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Law. Funding:  Students accepted to the Faculty of Law doctoral program generally have three years of doctoral funding that can support their year(s) in residence at Northwestern. With the exception of granting a tuition waiver, Northwestern University will not initially fund incoming University of Copenhagen dual degree students. Students will be responsible for any fees normally paid by Northwestern graduate students, and for securing  health insurance that meets requirements at Northwestern University.

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A PhD programme is a 3 year research programme carried out in close cooperation with researchers. The programme consists of an independent research project, participation in course work, educational activities and/or other forms of dissemination, periodic stays with another research institution or scientific environment - preferably abroad - as well as the preparation of a dissertation.

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PhD Programme in Political Science at the PhD School of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

The Department of Political Science and Public Management was established in 1996 and today also includes the Centre for Journalism, the Centre for Welfare State Research and the Center for War Studies.

The department’s core political science research areas include Comparative Politics, Public Administration, Comparative Public Policy, Political Theory and International Relations.

The programme offers a broad range of PhD courses. Some of the courses are taught jointly with the Department of Political Science, Aarhus University. The department’s membership of a variety of international organizations and scholarly communities also gives access to highly recognized PhD courses. Over the years, PhD students from the department have, for example, attended the University of Michigan ICPSR summer programme in quantitative methods and the courses in qualitative research methods offered by the CQRM – Maxwell School of Syracuse University.

Students in the PhD programme in Political Science are encouraged to engage in international cooperation, and all PhD students are expected to spend 3-6 months at a university abroad.

During the past couple of years, PhD students have visited Stanford University, Oxford University, University of Minnesota, University of California – San Diego and the University of Amsterdam. The department’s academic staff cooperates with scholars at highly recognized universities worldwide and will be of assistance in establishing contact to relevant universities.

We put a premium on educating PhDs with a future. Our PhD candidates have continued their careers at universities in Denmark and abroad, at research institutions, in consultancy companies or in public administration.

For further information on the Department of Political Science and Public Management please click here .

For further information please contact director of the PhD programme, Professor WSR Arjen van Dalen, Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, via e-mail:  [email protected] , or by telephone on +45 6550 4417.

For further information about vacant PhD positions, application procedures, admission requirements, etc. please consult the PhD School’s website: http://www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk or the PhD School Secretariat.

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The Section for Philosophy is hosting a variety of research in different areas such as philosophy of mind, phenomenology, social epistemology, political philosophy, ethics, history of philosophy and philosophy of science. The researchers in the Section for Philosophy regularly publish in leading international journals and publishing houses related to these areas of research.

Much of our research is carried out in collaboration with other disciplines, such as psychiatry, psychology, political science, bioscience, computer science, economics, history, classics, literature, law, and theology. The Section for Philosophy is collaborating with Centre for Subjectivity Research and their research is partly overlapping.

Focus areas

Overall, the section has three research areas, practical philosophy, theoretical philosophy and history of philosophy.

Practical philosophy

The group convenes staff, PhD-students, postdocs and students from the section and from the philosophical community in Denmark, and covers areas in practical philosophy, spanning from political theory to bioethics. Specific topics of interest are equality, discrimination, democracy, migration, pluralism, exploitation, moral epistemology as well as a range of questions in bioethics and medical ethics.

Contact: Morten Ebbe Juul Nielsen

Theoretical philosophy

Theoretical philosophy traditionally covers epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, philosophy of language and metaphysics. Our research focuses mainly on issues in philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophy of science/cognitive science, as well as a range of problems in social epistemology. 

Contact: Thor Grünbaum

History of philosophy

History of philosophy covers the period from 600 BC until the present time. Current research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy and early modern philosophy on early modern philosophy. In ancient Greek philosophy, there is a particular focus on ethical and political theories in Plato and Aristotle. In early modern philosophy the emphasis is on theories of emotion and on feminist history of philosophy. In addition we share an interest in questions on the method of history of philosophy. 

Contact: Leo Catana and Sabrina Ebbersmeyer

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Women in the Nordic Enlightenment (WHENCE) Funding: ERC: Horizon Europe Project period:  1 January 2024 – 31 December 2028 Contact:  Sabrina Ebbersmeyer

Archeology of the Female Intellectual Identity (AFII) Funding: Independent Research Fund Denmark Project period: November 1 2019 – November 31 2023 Contact: Sabrina Ebbersmeyer

Convergent ethics and ethics of controversy (CEEC) Funding: Novo Nordisk Foundation Project period: February 1 2018 – January 31, 2021 Contact:  Klemens Kappel

How to be Happy in Times of Turmoil? Funding: Augustinus Fonden Project period: January 2023 - April 2024 Contact:  Sabrina Ebbersmeyer

Intentions, Selection and Agency Funding: Independent Research Fund Denmark Project periode: September 1 2016 – August 31 2021 Contact:  Thor Grünbaum 

The Politics of Social Cohesion Funding: Independent Research Fund Denmark Project period:  January 1 2014 – December 31 2019 Contact:  Nils Holtug

RESPOND. Multi-level governance of mass migration in Europe and beyond.  Funding:  European Union  Horizon 2020 Research Programme  Project duration: December 1 2017 - November 1 2020 Contact: Nils Holtug

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Professor Klemens Kappel

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Fully Funded! PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science 2023-24, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

by Samrach · April 11, 2023

Deadline for applications: 1 May 2023

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of  Political Science . Enrolment will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences. The position is part of the research project “The Future of Humanitarian Design” (HUD), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (KU PI: Jonathan Luke Austin).

The position starting date is on  1 September 2023 (or later on discussion)

The Project

The recruited candidate will form part of the research project ‘The Future of Humanitarian Design (HUD)’. HUD is a four-year Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funded project. HUD explores how emerging technologies, processes of aesthetic design, and engineering insights can be combined with knowledge from international relations to tackle the crisis facing humanitarianism. To do so, the project is constructed around a form of experimental action research in which International Relations scholars will collaboratively work alongside architects, engineers, and others to lead the co-design of three technological innovations designed to improve humanitarian practice and conditions. In this, the goal is to 1) explore how we might better integrate ‘high theoretical’ and ‘critical’ social scientific concepts and theories into the world of practice (humanitarian and beyond), 2) to see how social science can be more closely ‘bridged’ with engineering, architectural, and design practice and knowledge, and 3) therein, take up the urgent task – especially in the light of recent geopolitical events – of working collaboratively across the sciences to improve the conditions of some of the most vulnerable populations in the world.

HUD is a collaboration between the University of Copenhagen, the Geneva Graduate Institute, the Art and Design School in Geneva, and the EssentialTech Lab at EPFL Lausanne. It also integrates high-level policy practitioners as project partners based at organizations including Médecins sans frontières (doctors without borders), Terre des hommes, and the International Committee of the Red Cross, alongside partnerships with research institutions in Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

As part of the project, doctoral students will join this interdisciplinary and transvocational team, having the opportunity to travel and work in relevant field sites (Colombia, DRC). They will integrate the team as researchers whose dissertation project contribute to the realization of the overall HUD project. They will also complete the PhD training at the institution where they enrol. Finally, they will take a leading role in shaping the Early Career research activities related to the project.

Enrolment for this PhD scholarship will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences, and the successful candidate will be based at the Department of Political Science.

The Department of Political Science

The Department is a top-ranked European Political Science department, which offers a vibrant, collegial and pluralist academic working environment for ambitious scholars. The pluralism of Political Science in Copenhagen is evidenced in the various epistemological and methodological approaches as well as sub-fields adopted by faculty, as well as in a wide range of core subjects in the MSc programme.

The Department consists of some 75 faculty, which currently includes more than 10 tenure-track assistant professors, as well as some 25 PhD students, organized in four main researcher groups and a few centres. For more on the Department, please consult our webpage:  https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/        

The Department has some 2,100 students across its study programmes and welcomes annually appr. 200 exchange and guest students from abroad. See more on the Department’s study programmes here:  https://politicalscience.ku.dk/study/

The Department is located on an attractive, historic campus in central Copenhagen. Located in a capital, the Department has a strong tradition for engagement in policy development and impact, and in national and international public debates. We are interested in candidates who feel at home in a pluralistic research environment that uses insights from research to confront pressing societal and political challenges.  

The PhD programme

The PhD programme provides PhD students with strong research training which opens up a window of opportunity to a variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The programme includes the drafting of a PhD thesis, active participation in research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of knowledge dissemination. The PhD is to be undertaken as a three year full-time study within the framework of the 5+3 study programmme.

Further information about the PhD study programme is available on the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences: 

https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/

https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/

Under “Legal basis” on the website you will find information about the rules and guidelines for the PhD programme and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD programme at the Universities. 

Information about the PhD study programme is also available on the PhD website of the Department of Political Science            

https://politicalscience.ku.dk/education/phd/

In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enroll as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.  

PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3 year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching.  

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two year MSc degree programme, or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting his or her employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. We are seeking to recruit a candidate with a specialization within International Relations and Political Science and in one or more of the following areas:

• Design (theory, materiality, aesthetics, arts); technological politics; (global) politics; international relations;
• Humanitarian Action, and related fields of practice, broadly conceived;
• Political violence and violence prevention;
• An area studies interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and/or Colombia (or related).

In addition to these areas of specialization, the following competences and skills are expected:

• A background (e.g. MA degree) in a relevant social science field (political science, international relations, anthropology, geography, sociology, science and technology studies, etc.) AND;
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary research;
• Excellent English-language writing and speaking skills. Proficiency in one or more of French, Spanish, Swahili, Lingala will also be valued/an added benefit.
• A willingness to take on independent responsibilities;
• Proficient communication skills and an ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• A willingness to travel to relevant field sites and other locations as part of the project (required);

Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the research strategy and the ongoing research at the Department before submitting their application. Further information can be found:  

https://politicalscience.ku.dk/research/

The chosen candidate will also respect the Danish Code of Conduct for Research found here:   https://ufm.dk/en/publications/2014/the-danish-code-of-conduct-for-research-integrity  and the Code of Conduct at the Department of Political Science found here:  https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/news/2022/code-of-conduct-announced/Plakat_8T_uncoated.pdf

Applications 

How to apply Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

• Project abstract (Please fill in the project abstract in the application form. Must not exceed 1.200 characters.)
• Cover Letter (detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project )
• A PhD project description (recommended no more than 4,000 words not including bibliography), with a discussion of how the proposal connects to the Future of Humanitarian Design Project.
• CV (with at least two references who can be contacted in case of shortlisting          )
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)   
• Time schedule 
• Budget 
• Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications, documentation of English language qualifications (if any)  

Please note that it is only possible to upload one document per attachment category. If more than one document has to be uploaded in the same category, please make sure that they are scanned and collected into one file.   

Application process   On the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences you will find information about the enclosures to include with your electronic application: 

https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/applicants/application/current_advertisement/ https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/til_ansogere/ansoegning/aktuelle_opslag/

The recruitment process Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The following criteria are used when shortlisting candidates for assessment: 

1. Research qualifications as reflected in the project proposal. 

2. Quality and feasibility of the project.  

3. Qualifications and knowledge in relevant sub-fields for the Future of Humanitarian Design research project. 

4. Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies. 

5. Department of Political Science can offer adequate supervision for the research topic in question. 

Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process  here . 

An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see  https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/

International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here:  https://ism.ku.dk/

Contact information Information about the recruitment process is available from HR South and City Campuses   HR, e-mail: [email protected], please refer to ID number: 211-1387/23-2H.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE .

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Hello students and alumni,

Welcome to Spring! We have three upcoming events for undergrads, alumni and grad students in all fields who may be interested in exploring opportunities to consider graduate degree programs overseas.

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Alyce Myers, International Officer for Durham University, will visit UW to talk with students and interested faculty/staff. Alyce will help demystify the differences in the US vs. UK higher education systems, the grad school application process, funding opportunities, and life in the UK. This will be a helpful opportunity regardless of which UK universities you may be interested in, or if you’re just getting started thinking about graduate study options!

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Join us for this panel discussion featuring Abby Burtner (2024 Churchill Scholar), Daniel Chen (2023 Marshall Scholar), Sonia Fereidooni (2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar) and Dr. Brian Reed, UW Divisional Dean of Humanities (Rhodes Scholar and Oxford alum). These four will share information, tips, and strategies for students considering graduate studies and research at Cambridge, Oxford and other UK universities in the future. Join us to learn from their experience researching degree programs, finding mentors, and applying for competitive scholarships to support their goals.

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At the Department of Political Science, our goal is to facilitate essential research, and research-based education at the highest international level.

The department strives to explore the present and influence the future by educating students in analytical thinking, critical reflection, and interdisciplinary problem solving. These qualifications are required by an increasingly complex and changeable world. Among the problems of the future, is the economic, political, and democratic implication of climate change, global power shifts, and unknown challenges such as the Covid-19.

The department offers bachelor’s- and master’s degrees in Social Science and Political Science as well as the English language master’s degree in Security Risk Management . Furthermore, the department is engaged in a number of international partnerships across Europe and the rest of the World.

In cooperation with Copenhagen Business School, the department educates public sector and industry leaders trough a master’s degree in Public Governance. The department also offers postgraduate courses in cooperation among others with the Faculty of Social Science.

The department offers an engaging and international research environment which brings students, researchers, and the local community together in innovative ways on different platforms. Our researchers share their experiences and insights with each other and the students. In addition, the researchers also experiment with different approaches to their research as well as corroborate across academic disciplines.

The department prioritises its public role where our expert expertise and research contribute to the public debate trough among others lectures and patriation in the news media both in Denmark and internationally. 

The department is organised into different research groups and centres .

The department is part of the Faculty of Social Science. It’s based within the historical buildings of the old municipality hospital built in 1863 with outdoor atrium gardens.

Located in the center of Copenhagen, the department is in biking distance to most of the boroughs, close to the public transport center Nørreport as well as The Botanical Garden and The Royal Library.

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