There are multiple PhD positions available under different projects at the Aarhus University located in Denmark. As a leading international university Aarhus University combines in-depth, cutting-edge research with interdisciplinary collaboration and maintains a strong focus on talent development and knowledge exchange with the business sector.
Within an application round you can apply for various projects, but please note that GSST only evaluates one application per applicant per project. If you submit more than one application for the same project, GSST reserves the right to evaluate only the latest received application.
General information:
Before you apply please read the Application Guide, since this contains important information regarding application content, formal requirements, etc.
Applications are invited for admission to GSST, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Aarhus University.
The present call is aimed at students starting 1 November 2015 or later. The call is based on applicants with an academic record corresponding to at least a bachelor’s degree.
A substantial number of PhD positions are available in this call. Some of the positions are associated with specific projects.
To access the application form, click the relevant field below:
- Agroecology
- Animal Science
- Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Computer Science – incl. Bioinformatics at BiRC
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Food Science incl. Horticulture
- Geoscience
- Mathematics incl. Science Studies
- Molecular Biology and Genetics incl. Molecular Medicine
- Nanoscience
- Physics and Astronomy incl. Science Education
PhD application deadlines
There are four yearly PhD application deadlines. The deadlines are the same for both applications on open calls and specific projects:
| Closing dates | Review of applications | Decision informed to applicants | Start date at the earliest* |
| 1 Feb | Feb – March | End of March | 1 May |
| 1 May | May – June | End of June | 1 Aug |
| 1 Aug | Aug – Sep | End of Sep | 1 Nov |
| 1 Nov | Nov – Dec | Beginning of Jan | 1 Feb |
*The start date depends on various factors, e.g. conditions met, getting a study- and residence permit (international students), etc.
NB: Call deadlines are at 11.59 PM MET.