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PhD Fellowship in Global Health Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening at the University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 10, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen

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PhD fellowship at the University of Copenhagen, Department of Public Health, on the structure and context of global health partnerships. The project is part of PEP (Partnership for Education of Health Professionals), a multi-country collaboration spanning India, Kenya and Denmark, and is based in the Global Health Section in Copenhagen with data collection in India and/or Kenya.
The PhD will use a qualitative research approach to examine how global health partnerships are structured and implemented, and how their structure and context affect success, equity, effectiveness and sustainability. The role also includes contribution to capacity strengthening, evaluation and learning activities within the partnership.
Degree level: PhD (3 years, full-time). The position is intended for candidates with a relevant master’s degree in Public Health, Global Health or a related field equivalent to a Danish master’s degree.
Eligibility highlights: experience in low- or middle-income country contexts and/or cross-country research, qualitative methods, strong interest in partnerships, global health, international development and capacity strengthening, and excellent English skills. Desirable: strong GPA, experience in education/global health/health workforce research, global partnerships, publications, and development/research context experience.
Funding: salaried PhD fellowship with pension; monthly salary starts at approximately 31,800 DKK plus pension.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Jane Brandt Sørensen (janebs@sund.ku.dk).
Application deadline: 10 August 2026, 23:59 CET. Apply through the university portal and include a motivation letter, CV, diploma/transcript, publication list if possible, and a research protocol.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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