PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Artificial Intelligence
Join a leading European accounting department to research the intersection of AI and financial, management, or auditing practices.
Best for:Aspiring researchers with a strong academic background in accounting and an interest in the impact of AI on financial systems.
Overview
Copenhagen Business School is offering a three-year PhD scholarship within the Department of Accounting, focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in accounting. The successful candidate will conduct original research in financial accounting, management accounting, or auditing under the guidance of experienced faculty. This position is part of a highly international research environment that encourages participation in global conferences and visiting research stays. Applicants are expected to contribute to the department's research excellence while developing their own unique academic competencies. The role includes teaching obligations and provides full salary and research support.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on the intersection of accounting and artificial intelligence.
- Develop and execute a three-year research project as outlined in the proposal.
- Participate in international research conferences and academic networks.
- Complete PhD-level coursework as required by the CBS PhD School.
- Fulfill teaching obligations totaling 416 work hours over the three-year period.
- Engage with the department's research environment and academic community.
- Undertake a visiting research period at another international institution.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent (3+2 Bologna process)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: High level of proficiency in academic English (writing and speaking).
Instruction: English
Publications: List of articles and publications if applicable.
- High academic proficiency in accounting or a related field.
- Strong research proposal outlining an original question, theoretical framework, and methodology.
- Excellent command of written and spoken academic English.
- Demonstrated academic excellence through high grades in previous degrees.
- Must hold a master's degree before the start date.
- Must have achieved a grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis.
- Must meet specific GPA requirements (8.2 combined or 9.5 master's) or provide documentation of being in the top 40% of the class.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Applicants must submit a complete application package via the online portal. The submission must include a five-page project description, academic transcripts, a CV, and a sample of written work such as a master's thesis. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded before the deadline.
- Project description
- Bachelor's and master's diplomas
- Grade transcripts
- CV
- List of publications
- Selected written work
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