As the technology leader in the wind power industry, Vestas wants to attract the best talents and ideas. Qualified students are invited to submit applications for a PhD project through our Global University Programme.
If accepted into the programme, Vestas, which will contribute to your expenses related to your project as a PhD student. You and your university supervisor will jointly define your project in co-operation with Vestas. We encourage you to have a clear vision about your project before your supervisor submits a declaration of interest on your behalf.
As a PhD student in the Global University Programme, you typically spend 50% of your time at a Vestas Technology R&D unit. We are located in Denmark (headquarters), the UK (primarily blades), Singapore, India, Germany (drive train only),and USA. The remainder of the time is spent at your university.
Basic conditions
- You must hold a master's degree.
- The grades you have obtained for your bachelor and master's degrees, excluding your master's thesis, must in both cases place you among the 25% best students at your university.
- The grade you have obtained for your master's thesis must place you among the 25% best student at your university.
- You must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Symposium and career day
Apart from having an annual career day, Vestas arranges a scholarship symposium once a year for our scholarship students, the university supervisor and the Vestas engineers associated with the projects. Upon completion of your PhD, Vestas may offer you an employment opportunity to work in various locations around the world.Read more
Download Global University Programme brochure (pdf)
Download Application Guidelines for Global University Programme (pdf)
