Overview

*(up to) 5-year fully-funded PhD positions & state-of-the-art facilities*‍

Do you want to work with the world’s leading academics? Do you see yourself as a valued member of a top-notch international research programme? You are about to make a decision that will shape your future. And the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) can guide you on your path.‍

Research excellence is at the heart of ERIM. ERIM is the research institute of management at Erasmus University Rotterdam, founded by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). Erasmus University Rotterdam is ranked #3 in Business Administration and #5 in Management (ARWU 2022). In both categories, it is #1 in Europe.‍

ERIM's Full-Time PhD Programme enables promising students to receive innovative training and coaching from distinguished academic experts – setting students on track to become thought leaders and top researchers at the world’s best universities and business schools. ERIM currently offers the following PhD position within its Strategy and Entrepreneurship research programme:

PhD in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship (deadline: 15 June 2023; however, please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and priority will be given to full applications prior to the closing date.)

For a list and detailed description of all current ERIM PhD Vacancies, please visit the ERIM website: https://www.erim.eur.nl/doctoral-programme/phd-in-management/phd-vacancies/

More information about ERIM's PhD programme can be found here: www.erim.eur.nl/phd

Programme Structure

The progamme combines gaining an in-depth understanding of core strategy topics, developing a thorough command of different research methods and skills, and hands-on training of getting high-impact research published. Joining the PhD programme means joining a department with a highly collaborative and cutting-edge research culture in which faculty members and PhD candidates work on topics that cover nearly all domains of the wider strategic management and entrepreneurship fields.

Our doctoral candidates follow a range of courses, work on joint and supervised papers, and hold conference or workshop presentations. We look for highly motivated candidates with a strong research orientation, as evidenced, e.g., by an intriguing master thesis or research article.

Focal areas of research

Strategy, Organization, and Governance
Strategic Entrepreneurship
Strategy, Knowledge, and Innovation
Global Strategy
Behavioural Strategy and Entrepreneurial Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Strategic Management

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Erasmus University Rotterdam and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

At least an MSc, MA or MPhil degree in business or economics, or from related fields such as psychology, sociology, engineering, mathematics, etc. (depending on the PhD project)
Excellent grades
Explicit interest in and motivation for scientific research
A GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE test (Graduate Record Examinations) is required for all entering students. The test results should not be older than 5 years, and an indication of the required score is above the 85th percentile.

Applicants whose native language is not English have to submit scores of the TOEFL/IELTS test, which are not older than 2 years: IELTS: minimum overall band score 7.5; no band score lower than 6.5. Internet-based TOEFL: minimum total score 100, no sub-score lower than 23. Paper-based TOEFL: minimum score 600. If the language of instruction of your entire university education was English, you may submit a TOEFL/IELTS waiver request.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 60 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 60 months.

In the Netherlands, appointed PhD candidates are considered employees of the university and therefore no tuition fee is charged.

Living costs for Rotterdam

760 - 1265 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.