PhD in Marketing
A four-year doctoral position in Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School focusing on research excellence.
Best for:Best for ambitious researchers with a strong academic background in business, economics, psychology, or statistics.
Overview
BI Norwegian Business School is inviting applications for a four-year PhD position in Marketing, commencing in August 2027. The programme is designed to equip doctoral candidates with the theoretical and methodological expertise necessary for a successful academic career. Candidates will engage in rigorous research and coursework while contributing to the department's teaching activities. The department is highly research-intensive, with a strong track record of placing graduates at prestigious international business schools.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research in the field of marketing.
- Complete required doctoral-level coursework.
- Contribute to teaching activities equivalent to 25% of a full-time professor's workload.
- Participate in departmental research seminars and international conferences.
- Develop and maintain a four-year progress plan with clear milestones.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science, research Master's, or MPhil degree with thesis work
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in business, economics, psychology, or statistics
- Minimum average grade of B or higher in Master's programme
- Proficiency in English (TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5)
- Ability to formulate a comprehensive research project proposal
- Must have completed or expect to complete a relevant Master's degree by early summer 2027
- MBA degrees do not fulfill admission requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the BI electronic application platform. Candidates should prepare all required documentation, including transcripts, a research proposal, and letters of recommendation, before clicking the apply button.
- Master's degree certificate and transcript
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
- Diploma Supplement
- Research project proposal (5-10 pages)
- CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- List of publications
- Signed verification document
- TOEFL or IELTS documentation
Contact
Carlos Velasco
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