Are you an aspiring finance researcher eager to push the boundaries of financial markets, risk management, or fintech? The Department of Finance at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications for its PhD Scholarships in Finance 2025—an exceptional opportunity for highly talented candidates to engage in cutting-edge research in one of Europe’s leading business schools.
These prestigious scholarships are available under both the traditional three-year PhD scheme and the 4+4 PhD scheme, offering full financial support and extensive research opportunities in various fields of finance, including big data, pension finance, and housing and mortgage finance.
Why Choose the CBS PhD in Finance?
1# Fully Funded Opportunity: CBS provides fully salaried PhD positions, covering tuition fees, a monthly salary ranging from DKK 28,993 to DKK 35,015, a 17.1% pension contribution, office space, research funding, and travel grants.
2# Prestigious Research Environment: CBS is a globally recognized institution where PhD students conduct research under faculty supervision, participate in international conferences, and engage in research collaborations.
3# Special Focus Research Centers: CBS offers specialized PhD scholarships in:
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- Big Data in Finance – Research on asset pricing, machine learning, ESG investing, and regulatory data analysis.
- Pension Finance – Studies on household investment decisions, pension fund management, and asset-liability regulation.
- Housing & Mortgage Finance – Analysis of mortgage decisions, house pricing, and financial regulation.
Who Should Apply?
CBS is looking for candidates with a strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field. Priority will be given to applicants with:
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- A Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline
- Outstanding academic performance and high grades
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proficiency in English
Candidates applying for the 4+4 PhD scheme must have completed a bachelor’s degree and 60 ECTS credits in a relevant master’s program.
PhD Program Structure and Career Prospects
The CBS PhD program is designed to develop world-class researchers in finance. Students engage in advanced coursework, collaborate with top-tier researchers, and actively participate in CBS research seminars and conferences.
Graduates of CBS PhD programs have secured positions at leading institutions, including:
- University of Chicago (Booth School of Business)
- Yale School of Management
- London Business School
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Goldman Sachs
- Danish financial institutions
Teaching Responsibilities
PhD students at CBS contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in finance and statistics, with a workload of 416 work hours over three (03) years.
Application Process & Requirements
Applicants must submit a detailed five-page research proposal, including:
- An original research question
- Theoretical framework and methodology
- Proposed empirical material
- Work plan for three years.
Apply: https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs/vacant-positions/phd-scholarships-in-finance-2025
The last date to apply for the PhD Scholarships in Finance at Copenhagen Business School is February 28, 2025.
