PhD in Political Science and Public Management

The Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for 1 or 2 PhD scholarships within the research areas political science, public administration, international and regional politics, welfare studies, or journalism studies. The expected start date is November 1st, 2026, or as agreed.

As a PhD student, you will be affiliated with one of the department’s three research sections: Public Administration, Welfare and Politics (PAWP), International and Regional Politics (IRP), or Journalism (JOUR). For more information about the department organization, strategy, research, and teaching, please visit the website.

To qualify for a PhD scholarship, you must have a high academic level and be able to outline an original research project. Your master’s degree must be in a discipline relevant to the research profile of the Department. Priority is given to political science, international relations, journalism and communication, and social sciences.

Application deadline: 8 June 2026, at 11.59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)