PhD fellowships in Lanthanide Solution Chemistry At University of Copenhagen

Brief Description: PhD fellowships in Lanthanide Solution Chemistry At University of Copenhagen is the oldest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479 as a studium generale, it is the second oldest institution for higher education in Scandinavia after Uppsala University. The university has 23,473 undergraduate students, 17,398 postgraduate students, 2,968 doctoral students and over 9,000 employees. The university has four campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the headquarters located in central Copenhagen. Most courses are taught in Danish; however, many courses are also offered in English and a few in German. PhD fellowships in Lanthanide Solution Chemistry At University of Copenhagen has several thousands of foreign students, about half of whom come from Nordic countries. The university is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), along with University of Cambridge, Yale University. 

The Australian National University, and UC Berkeley, amongst others. The 2016 Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks the University of Copenhagen as the best university in Scandinavia and 30th in the world, the 2016-2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings as 120th in the world,and the 2016-2017 QS World University Rankings as 68th in the world.The university has had 37 Nobel laureates affiliated as alumni, faculty members and researchers, and has produced one Turing Award recipient.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2022

Country of Study: University of Copenhagen Denmark

Level Of Study: To pursue PhD programme

Courses Available: Department of Chemistry

Countries Eligible to Apply: International Students are Eligible to Apply

Benefits of the Scholarship: In the period after the completion of the MSc programme, the student is employed as a PhD scholar and is remunerated in accordance with the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).  The scheme is arranged in such a way that students graduate from the MSc programme at a time when there are two years left of the integrated programme. For this reason, the salary must be paid for a period of two years in accordance with the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The amounts specified include a supplement locally agreed upon as well as pension contributions: Salary as a PhD scholar: 24 months at a rate of DKK 28,955.15 (including pension contributions and supplement), corresponding to DKK 694,923.

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Further Criteria to be Eligible:

Applicants should hold a BA or a MSc degree in chemistry with good results and have good English skills. As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications, emphasis will also be laid on statements from project supervisors and relevant work experience.

Instruction on How to Apply

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.  

Please include  

- Motivation letter including a description what it is that drives you to pursue a PhD degree  

- Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for, detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project, and including full contact details for 2-4 referees who will support your application and who we may contact if relevant  

- CV  

- Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc/BA/MChem/MSc or equivalent)  

- Acceptance Letter for the relevant MSc Programme at SCIENCE, if relevant  

- Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any)  

Application Form

Interested Candidate Should Apply through the Scholarship link