Ph.D. Scholarship in Sociology at Aalborg University, Denmark

It is amazing to be a student in Denmark. No only you can schedule your time based on your needs but it is also possible to get financial help. Danish universities focus mostly on independent study which means that it is up to you to study for lessons. Flexibility and liberty are two important components of the Danish academic environment. Aalborg University is one of the Danish universities that adhere to these aspects adding the fact that the programs offered are project-based and have an interdisciplinary focus.

In collaboration with public and private sectors, through a strong connection between students and stuff, Aalborg University offers some degree programs with a hands-on approach delivering world-class research. Additionally, the university invites graduates awarding outstanding students Ph.D. scholarships. In case you are interested to further your studies and obtain a Ph.D. diploma, you must know that a Ph.D. program contains 3 years of full-time study and must be based on your Master’s degree. During this years, you must set aside sufficient time for individual research work and preparation of your thesis.

After you complete your thesis, an assessment commitment will be appointed where you will have to present your thesis and be evaluated. The PhD degree is awarded if you have satisfactorily completed your research training and submitted your thesis. Aalborg University offers a Ph.D. scholarship in Sociology open for appointment on February 1st 2018. The Department of Sociology and Social Work invites applications for a 3-year Ph.D. scholarship in the field of sociology of emotions.

The Ph.D. scholarship in sociology has a duration of 3 years and, in order to apply, you must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree. In case a Ph.D. scholarship would interest you, you must submit the following documents in order to be considered:

• A letter of motivation
• Your project proposal which must not exceed 5 pages and must contain the research project title, an outline of the course of the study, and a description of the overall problem areas;
• Your CV;
• Information regarding the language the Ph.D. thesis is expected to be written;
• Your diplomas confirming your academic degrees, including academic transcripts;
• For the full list of documents, you need to access the official page here http://www.vacancies.aau.dk/show-vacancy/?vacancy=939981

The closing date for application is December 13th 2017 which means that you must hurry.