SDU Denmark Fully Funded PhD Scholarships 2026 | Apply for Political Science, Journalism & Social Sciences Research Positions

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU), one of Europe’s leading public research universities, has officially announced applications for 1 to 2 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships 2026 at the Department of Political Science and Public Management.

This prestigious international research opportunity is designed for highly motivated scholars aiming to build academic and research careers in Political Science, Journalism, Public Administration, International Relations, and related Social Science disciplines.

Selected PhD candidates will join internationally recognized research groups and contribute to advanced interdisciplinary research projects under expert academic supervision.

The scholarships provide full tuition coverage, monthly salary/stipend, research opportunities, and global academic exposure through conferences, international collaborations, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Scholarship Overview

Core Research Sections

Selected candidates will join one of SDU’s internationally recognized research divisions:

Public Administration, Welfare and Politics (PAWP)

Research areas include:

• Comparative Welfare Studies
• Social Policy
• Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Public Management

International and Regional Politics (IRP)

Research areas include:

• Peace & Conflict Studies
• Security Studies
• Border Region Studies
• Rural Development
• International Relations

This division collaborates with:

• Center for War Studies
• Centre for Border Region Studies
• Danish Centre for Rural Research

Journalism (JOUR)

Research focuses on:

• Journalism Studies
• Political Communication
• Rhetoric & Media Language
• Societal Impact of Journalism
• Contemporary Media Research

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must possess:

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Journalism, International Relations, Communication, Public Administration, or Related Social Sciences
• Strong Academic Background
• Excellent Research Potential
• Independent Research Skills
• Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• A Well-Structured PhD Research Proposal aligned with SDU research areas

Both domestic and international candidates are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected scholars will receive:

• Fully Funded Tuition Fees
• Monthly Salary/Stipend as per Danish University Standards
• International Research Exposure
• Participation in Global Conferences & Research Networks
• Access to Advanced Academic Resources
• Opportunity to Work with International Researchers

Required Documents

Applicants may need:

• Academic CV
• Detailed PhD Project Proposal
• Master’s Degree Certificates & Transcripts
• Research Publications (if any)
• Statement of Purpose
• Other Supporting Documents

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the official SDU recruitment portal before the application deadline.

Official Website:https://www.sdu.dk

Careers & Recruitment Portal:https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger

Important Dates

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