PhD Scholarships in Finance 2026
Fully Funded Doctoral Programs in Finance
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Denmark
Study Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
The PhD Scholarships in Finance at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) are fully funded doctoral opportunities designed for highly motivated students seeking advanced research training in finance.
Offered by the Department of Finance at CBS, the program supports cutting-edge research across core and emerging areas of finance, preparing candidates for academic, policy, and high-level industry careers.
Successful applicants will join an internationally recognized research environment, receive full financial support, and benefit from strong mentorship, conference funding, and teaching opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
• Master’s degree (completed or near completion) in finance, economics, business, or a related quantitative field
• Strong academic background and research potential
• Well-developed research proposal in finance
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Applicants from all nationalities are encouraged to apply
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship Coverage includes:
• Fully funded PhD employment position
• Monthly salary ranging approximately from DKK 29,000–36,000 (before tax)
• Pension contributions according to Danish regulations
• Full tuition coverage
• Office space and research facilities
• Research and conference travel funding
• Access to international academic networks
Program Level
• Doctoral Degree (PhD)
• Full-time study
• Duration:
*3-year traditional PhD
*4+4 integrated PhD track
Focus Areas / Study Fields
• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets
• Asset Pricing
• Behavioral Finance
• Household Finance
• Pension Finance
• FinTech & Big Data in Finance
• Risk Management
1 februari 2026