PhD Scholarships in Political Science

2 months ago


Odense, Odense Kommune, Denmark Syddansk Universitet (SDU) Full time
Unique Research Opportunities at SDU

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for PhD scholarships in political science, public administration, international politics, and journalism at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, Syddansk Universitet (SDU).


Research Areas


  • Public Administration, Welfare and Politics:



    • Public management and administration
    • Comparative welfare studies and social policy
    • Comparative politics and political economy



  • International and Regional Politics:



    • Contemporary security issues
    • European border regions
    • Rural development and policy



  • Journalism:



    • Rhetoric and journalistic language use
    • Social, societal, and political aspects of journalism



We are looking for candidates who can outline an original research project related to our ongoing research areas. The ideal applicant should have a strong academic background, excellent research skills, and the ability to work independently.


Program Structure and Requirements

As a PhD student, you will follow an individual PhD plan including course work, conference participation, and teaching. The scholarship carries a monthly salary, office facilities, and financial support for conference travels and research visits abroad. Applications are invited from candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with 60 ECTS of their master's program completed by February 1, 2025.


Application Process

An application must include:



  • Application form
  • Project proposal (anonymized)
  • Abstract for the project proposal
  • Motivated application
  • Short statement on suggested PhD supervisor
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of certificates and transcripts

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link 'Apply now.' All files must be in Adobe PDF format.


Application Deadline

The application deadline is October 15, 2024, 23:59 CET.


Contact Information

For further information about the PhD program, please contact PhD coordinator, Professor Arjen van Dalen. For further information about the Department of Political Science and Public Management, please contact Head of Department Signe Pihl-Thingvad.



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