The scholarships for the Ph.D. degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, further information sees the homepage of DTU: Ph.D. program – DTU. The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.

About the DTU Fotonik PhD Scholarships

The DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.

Level of Study:

This scholarship is for candidates who are interested in pursuing a PhD program.

Study Subject:

DTU Fotonik PhD Scholarships are awarded for the following PhD projects:

Biophotonics Systems for in vivo NeuroscienceTime Sensitive Communication and ApplicationsSingle-Photon Emitters in 2D MaterialsImaging Systems for Simultaneous Two- and Three-Photon MicroscopyHigh-Power Femtosecond Fiber Laser for Science and ApplicationsWavelength Dependent Speckle Dynamics: Speckle based WavemeterTunable Water-Based Microwave Circuitry and SensingAdvanced Control of Future CommunicationIndividual PhD research projects

You may also apply for a PhD project at DTU Fotonik in a different way. In case the above-mentioned projects do not match your interests, you are allowed to provide a project description of your own. In this case, you are required to first contact a potential supervisor directly in order to agree on the project description and supervision. Staff lists are provided in the homepages of each of the department research areas, click here for the staff list. Link to the sections

Communication TechnologyNonlinear Optics & BiophotonicsLight Sources & Industrial SensorsNanophotonics

Institution of Study:

The institution of study for the Ph.D program is DTU Fotonik.

Scholarship Award:

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.

Eligibility Requirements:

To participate in this program, you must meet the following criteria.

You should have a Masters in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU.

You can find information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies in the general rules of DTU.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Candidates should have a master’s in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. English Language Requirements: A good communication skill in written and spoken English is a must.

How to Apply for the DTU Fotonik PhD Scholarships:

All applications must be received no later than 5th May, 2022. Apply online at www.career.dtu.dk. Please go to each project and open the link below “Apply online”.Your application must include following documents:

Curriculum VitaeProject descriptionA letter motivating the applicationGrade transcripts and BSc/MSc diplomaConversion of grade average to Danish grades (please use a spreadsheet).

Application Form

Application Deadline: 

The Scholarship application deadline is May 5, annually. Scholarship Link

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