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PhD Scholarship

PhD Scholarship in Philosophy, Cognitive Science and Psychiatry on ADHD and Attention at University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Psychiatry

Funding

Three-year PhD scholarship at the University of Copenhagen. Salary starts at approximately DKK 31,844.98 per month plus an 18.07% pension contribution. The PhD fellow is also required to perform departmental duties corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months) over the three-year employment.

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Psychiatry
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Philosophy
Phenomenology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Philosophy Of Mind
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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PhD scholarship at the Center for Subjectivity Research, Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen.

The project is part of “Rethinking ADHD: from executive control to a disorder of salience” and focuses on the theoretical and philosophical foundations of ADHD, especially attention, distractibility, salience, and executive control. The PhD fellow will work at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and psychiatry, with a special interest in attention and the conceptual analysis of ADHD.

The position is a three-year PhD scholarship starting from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark and led by Assistant Professor Jelle Bruineberg. The successful candidate will be affiliated with an internationally oriented and interdisciplinary research center that connects philosophy with empirical science.

Applicants should have a master’s-level qualification in a relevant field such as Philosophy or Cognitive Science, strong academic English, and evidence of research potential through a strong thesis, publications, or conference presentations. The application must include a cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, grading scale description, project abstract, project description, and a single-authored writing sample.

Funding includes a salary starting at approximately DKK 31,844.98 per month plus 18.07% pension. The PhD fellow is expected to carry out departmental duties corresponding to 840 working hours over the three-year period.

Deadline: 3 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Apply online through the university portal.

Funding details

Three-year PhD scholarship at the University of Copenhagen. Salary starts at approximately DKK 31,844.98 per month plus an 18.07% pension contribution. The PhD fellow is also required to perform departmental duties corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months) over the three-year employment.

What's required

Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area, such as Philosophy, Cognitive Science, or a similar field. Applicants must have strong written and spoken academic English skills at a high level and may be asked to document English proficiency. The post seeks candidates with well-developed writing and research skills and demonstrated research potential, for example through a strong Master’s thesis, publications, or conference presentations. Applicants educated outside Denmark must have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree, or at minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree plus assessed professional qualifications at master's level.

How to apply

Apply online via the university’s application portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit the application in English with the required attachments: cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts and grading scale description, project abstract, project description, and a single-authored writing sample. Ensure all documents are uploaded before the deadline and include the stated ID number.

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