PhD

The PhD programme educates future researchers for academia and industry.

Feeding system test. Photo: Sune Riis Sørensen
Incubators where European eel embryos are being tested with various disinfection protocols as part of DTU Aqua’s research on the early life stages of aquatic animals. Photo obtained at the prototype hatchery EEL-HATCH in Hirtshals by Sune Riis Sørensen, DTU Aqua.

Being a PhD student at DTU Aqua

DTU Aqua's PhD programme educates future researchers within the institute's research areas for a career in academia or industry.

Our mission is to ensure that PhD students engage in front line research, whether it is for exploring fundamental issues in aquatic sciences or utilizing new technological approaches to solve some of the major global challenges in climate, biodiversity and food supply. We focus on fostering collaboration with industry, including recruiting industrial PhD students.

Our ambitions are high and we prioritize the development of the individual PhD student by focusing on both academic excellence of international standards and a supportive study environment. PhD students have a principal supervisor and at least one co-supervisor throughout their studies and are an integral part of the research environment. In addition, the institute actively supports PhD students in networking with other PhD students across the scienfic sections.

There are currently around 50 PhD students enrolled at DTU Aqua. We recruit PhD students from all over the world and have a balanced gender distribution.

Learn more about the PhD programme at DTU Aqua

  • Research areas
    DTU Aqua's research areas where you can do a PhD project
  • Industrial PhDs
    An industrial PhD is employed in industry during the PhD programme

The PhD programme in general

The PhD programme is a three-year research training programme. The programme is designed to train future researchers to conduct research according to international standards and thereby contribute to research collaboration, research results and innovation within the international research community. 

The programme is centred on the completion of an independent scientific project under the guidance of experienced researchers. The programme also includes courses and other educational activities corresponding to 30 ECTS, as well as a research stay abroad and dissemination work. The PhD programme concludes with the submission and public defence of a PhD thesis.

Head of PhD School

David Lusseau

David Lusseau Professor Mobile: +45 93511903

PhD Coordinator

Susan Zumbach Johannesen

Susan Zumbach Johannesen Mobile: 31 96 49 62

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