PhD Scholarship in Auditing
Conduct innovative research on the evolving audit profession, firm governance, and sustainability assurance at Copenhagen Business School.
Best for:Best for social science researchers with a strong background in accounting or auditing and an interest in qualitative research methods.
Overview
The Department of Accounting at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a three-year PhD position focused on contemporary issues in auditing. The successful candidate will join a vibrant international research environment and contribute to academic and professional debates regarding the audit profession. We welcome proposals that explore themes such as the impact of generative AI on auditing, audit firm ownership structures, sustainability assurance, and regulator-auditor interactions. Applicants are expected to engage with industry professionals and contribute to the department's research culture. The position is fully salaried and includes teaching obligations and opportunities for international research mobility.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an original PhD research project within the field of auditing.
- Participate in international research conferences and academic dissemination activities.
- Complete required PhD-level coursework as part of the doctoral programme.
- Fulfill teaching obligations equivalent to 416 work hours over the three-year period.
- Engage with industry firms and professionals to enrich research findings.
- Collaborate with supervisors and the broader auditing research group at the department.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in accounting, auditing, or a related social science field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high proficiency in writing and speaking.
Instruction: English
Publications: List of articles and publications if applicable.
- Strong academic record with a grade of 10 or equivalent on the master's thesis.
- High-level proficiency in written and spoken academic English.
- Ability to design and implement qualitative research methodologies.
- Capacity to develop an original research proposal addressing contemporary auditing challenges.
- Must hold a master's degree (3+2 Bologna process) before the start date.
- Must meet specific GPA requirements (weighted average of 8.2 for combined BA/MA or 9.5 for MA alone) or provide documentation of being in the top 40% of the class.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-01
Submit your application through the official online portal. Ensure all required documents, including the five-page project description, transcripts, and CV, are uploaded before the deadline.
- Project description
- Bachelor's and Master's diplomas
- Grade transcripts
- Documentation of class ranking if applicable
- CV
- List of publications
- Selected written work
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