PhD Fellowship in Collaboration, Organisation and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Explore pedagogical leadership in early childhood education through a fully funded PhD position at Aarhus University.
Best for:Best for early childhood education researchers, pedagogical leaders, and scholars with a background in arts, education, or social sciences seeking to advance theory and practice in collaborative learning environments.
Overview
This PhD fellowship at Aarhus University focuses on enhancing pedagogical practices in early childhood education through research into collaboration, organisation, and leadership. The project, titled *SOL*, is a collaboration between Aarhus University’s Faculty of Arts and the *Partnership for Child Research*. The successful candidate will conduct original research, contribute to pedagogical theory, and develop practical applications for early childhood education settings. The position offers a fully funded 5+3 year programme, starting April 1, 2027, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to educational leadership.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on collaboration, organisation, and leadership in early childhood education settings.
- Develop and implement pedagogical interventions to strengthen teaching practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborate with the *Partnership for Child Research* to translate research findings into practical applications.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
- Enrol in and complete a PhD programme at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Arts.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to pedagogical theory and practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Arts, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and publication
Instruction: English
- Strong research skills in education or related disciplines
- Experience or interest in early childhood education and pedagogical leadership
- Ability to conduct qualitative or mixed-methods research
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Willingness to collaborate with academic and practitioner partners
- Open to applicants from any nationality
- No residency restrictions
- No age limit
- Applicants must not already hold a PhD
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-01 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Applicants must submit their application through the Aarhus University PhD portal. Required documents include a CV, a project description (max 5 pages), a research proposal (max 10 pages), and two reference letters. The application must be submitted in English and include all necessary academic transcripts and proof of language proficiency if applicable.
- CV
- Project description (max 5 pages)
- Research proposal (max 10 pages)
- Two reference letters
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency (if required)
Contact
Graduate School of Arts· PhD Admissions
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