Copenhagen Business School PhD Scholarships in Finance 2026

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications for fully salaried PhD Scholarships in Finance for 2026. The scholarships are offered by the Department of Finance under both the traditional 3-year PhD scheme and the 4+4 integrated PhD scheme, commencing in September 2026 and covering the 2026–2027 academic year. The position includes a salary and full tuition coverage, with opportunities for research, teaching experience, and international collaboration.

Fully salaried PhD position; full tuition coverage; monthly salary; pension contribution; office space and research funding; teaching experience in finance and statistics; opportunities for international research visits; conference travel support.

International and domestic applicants holding (or near completion of) a Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field, fluent in English, and eligible for either the 3-year PhD or 4+4 PhD scheme.

Submit an online application via the CBS recruitment system, including a 5-page research proposal, academic certificates, CV, and sample written work; provide proof of English proficiency; GRE/GMAT scores and two recommendation letters are strongly encouraged.