Program Overview

Introduction to the Industrial PhD Program

The Industrial PhD program at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a collaborative research effort between a company and DTU, providing the company with the latest research-based knowledge. This three-year program allows companies to focus on a business-critical development area.

Benefits for Companies

Companies participating in the Industrial PhD program can benefit from:

• Theoretically grounded knowledge at a high professional level, contributing to increased efficiency and productivity, value creation, competitive advantages, unique results, and new development and business opportunities.
• A foundation for new research, ensuring continued innovation and development.
• Access to networks in the research environment, with opportunities to initiate new collaborations or strengthen existing relationships.

The Industrial PhD Scheme

The Industrial PhD scheme is administered by the Innovation Fund, which provides subsidies to companies for the payment of the PhD student's salary.

Financing

Companies can learn about co-financing of a PhD education, which involves shared funding between the company and DTU.

Collaboration Agreements

Various collaboration options are available between companies and DTU, including the Industrial PhD scheme and other forms of research collaboration.

Subpages

• The Industrial PhD Scheme
• Co-financing of a PhD Project

About DTU

DTU is a leading technical university in Denmark, offering a range of research-based education programs, including the Industrial PhD program.