The PhD Programme
The Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - DTU Nanotech - is a highly esteemed research institution within the field of micro- and nanotechnology. Applied science, innovation strategies and state-of-the-art technology form our core identity as a scientific institution. We encourage technology transfer and technology development through industry collaboration, and industrial PhD students are an integrated part of our PhD programme.
The Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology offers an attractive international working environment to scientists and students. The staff has diverse scientific backgrounds. More than a third of our staff comes from countries other than Denmark, and about one third of our scientific staff is women. A well-established laboratory infrastructure and a large number of highly qualified technicians at our Department and our neighbouring 1300 m2 cleanroom facilities (DTU Danchip) contribute to the outstanding research environment.
The PhD programme is a three year programme designed to educate researchers at an international level and interplaying with the international research world. The PhD programme consists of a learning process where the PhD student learns to perform research under guidance. The language of instruction is English or Danish.
Who can become a PhD Student?
National as well as international candidates may apply for the programme. We are seeking highly qualified candidates with good grades and a focused interest in research.
PhD Scholarship at the DTU Nanotech
PhD positions are advertised online. If you are interested in a PhD scholarship you should keep an eye on our vacant positions. When you apply , you must attach your CV and application. Applicants with foreign exam papers must enclose a grade conversion conducted in this excel sheet (look on the right hand side for "weighted average").
Externally financed PhD positions are advertised continuously (see our vacant positions). In addition, PhD positions which are financed completely or partly by scholarships from the department are advertised in May and November. A student who is writing such PhD projects must in advance contact a supervisor and in collaboration they must compose a project proposal (see guidelines). Furthermore, along with the application an endorsement must be enclosed from the supervisor. A list of Supervisors can be found at www.nanotech.dtu.dk/english/research.
In May and November positions, which are filled through secured financing are also advertised.
Research Areas
By visiting the Research area on our website you can read more about the research groups, including the main research topics, current projects, lists of key publications and staff.
Vacant PhD Positions at DTU Nanotech
If you are interested in doing your PhD at the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology we suggest that you check the possible vacant positions and call for applications frequently. Please make sure that your academic profile and qualifications corresponds with the PhD position.
As a part of the admission procedure, a personal interview with the supervisor at DTU is compulsory.
Contact and further information
You can find employee contact information on the staff pages or on the research pages. If you need to write or find the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, addresses and maps of the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology can be found here.
Contact and further information at DTU
The DTU main website includes further details and information for PhD students and Guest PhD students regarding required documents, deadlines, admission, accommodation, insurance, residence – and work permits and names of contact persons.