PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Description
The purpose of the Faculty´s PhD Programme is both to prepare the student for a continuing career in legal research and teaching and to educate highly qualified labour relevant to both the public and private sectors. The degree assures research qualifications at an international level.

All research projects within the discipline of Legal Science are considered. However, the faculty will give priority to applications within the research areas of the Faculty´s nine research centres. Further information on the nine research centres as well as more information on the individual projects´ titles can be found on the website: http://jura.ku.dk/english/centres_service_units/

Eligibility

• Applicants must have an educational background that corresponds to the Danish LL.M.-degree or equivalent qualifications. 
• Students who are expecting to graduate this term and are awaiting the evaluation of their dissertation may apply.
• Applicants must as far as possible document an aptitude for scientific work, for instance through a high assessment of their dissertations and must also be able to undertake the highly demanding task of independently writing a PhD dissertation.

Application Procedure
Fill the application form in this link; http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/. Be prepared and have the below-mentioned documents ready to upload before you submit:

• A motivated application must specify the scientific reasons in favour for accepting this particular research programme at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma of your qualifying degree and marking transcripts (translated into English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian)
• A description of the research proposal (5 to max 10 pages)
• Time table

If you have prepared your own individual project you are still welcome to apply, but must use the link specified for "Other Projects".

All interested parties, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to apply. Foreign applicants must be able to present and document qualifications equivalent to a Danish Master degree before enrolment. Applicants supported by external finances must be able to document such.

Submission Deadline
Friday February 10, 2012

Website Link
http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/