Auditing PhD Scholarship 2026-2027 in Denmark | Fully Funded

Auditing PhD Scholarship at Copenhagen Business School offers a three-year, fully salaried PhD position in auditing, focusing on contemporary concerns such as AI in auditing, audit firm ownership, sustainability assurance, regulator-auditor interaction, and client-auditor interaction. The position includes teaching obligations and support for research activities.

The scholarship is hosted by the Department of Accounting at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), a large, internationally oriented accounting department. The candidate will join the department’s auditing research group, benefit from supervision by CBS faculty, and is encouraged to engage with firms, professionals and international research networks.

Auditing PhD Scholarship Benefits

• 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 30,264 up to DKK 36,877 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totaling 18.07%.
• The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).

Auditing PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Have a basic education at master’s level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)
• 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)
• 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

Required Documents

• Bachelor’s and master’s diplomas or equivalent certificates
• Grade transcripts
• Documentation of being in the top 40% of the class where applicable
• A concise CV
• A list of articles and publications, if applicable
• One selected written work, such as a master’s thesis

How to Apply for Auditing PhD Scholarship?

1. The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description.
2. 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.
3. In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included: diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree 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).
4. The application must be sent via the online link (Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices, by the application deadline).
5. Candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Thomas Riise Johansen ([email protected]) for informal discussions and information about the position before submitting the application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Auditing PhD Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application requirements, and contact information to help prospective applicants.