PhD Scholarship in Political Science at the University of Copenhagen: Researching Cancel Culture and Moral Judgement in Democratic Politics @the University of Copenhagen: Researching Cancel Culture and Moral Judgement in Democratic Politics

Overview

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is offering a PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science to research "Cancel Culture and Moral Judgement in Democratic Politics" under the MoPo project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on "Cancel Culture: Human Equality and Respect" as part of the MoPo project.
• Examine the philosophical and political dimensions of cancel culture, including reactive attitudes, moral principles invoked, relationship to deliberative democracy, and legitimacy as a democratic practice.
• Integrate philosophical analysis with empirical case studies using practice-sensitive reflective equilibrium.
• Develop a PhD dissertation on cancel culture and moral judgment in politics.
• Collaborate with other team members within the MoPo project.
• Contribute to joint academic publications.
• Participate in international workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Take part in teaching activities and academic dissemination.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in political science, political theory, or practical/political philosophy.
• Demonstrated research ability in normative political theory.
• Strong academic writing skills.
• Interest in democratic practices and the intersection of political theory and political science.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods (optional).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a research team (optional).
• Qualifications equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s or master’s degree for applicants educated outside Denmark.
• Official translations of academic documents if the teaching language was not English or a Scandinavian language.

Benefits

• Fully funded doctoral pathway.
• Salary based on agreements between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for the 5+3 program.
• State educational grants for the 4+4 program until the master’s degree is completed, followed by a salaried PhD phase.
• Rigorous research training and development of academic and professional skills.
• Funding for conference participation, summer school attendance, field research, and international research visits.
• Support services for relocation, integration, and career counseling for accompanying partners for international researchers.

Location

Denmark

How to Apply

Submit applications online through the University of Copenhagen recruitment portal, including a cover letter, CV, research project description, academic diplomas and transcripts, writing sample, and optional documentation. Applicants educated outside Denmark may need qualifications assessed by the Danish Research Agency.

Deadline

April 13, 2026