PhD in Management at INSEAD
Pursue a fully funded five-year PhD in Management across European and Asian campuses.
Best for:Best for intellectually driven applicants with an undergraduate degree seeking an academic career in business and management research.
Overview
INSEAD invites ambitious scholars to apply for its fully funded PhD in Management, offering a rigorous five-year pathway designed to prepare future business school faculty. The programme combines two years of intensive coursework with three years of dissertation research across campuses in Fontainebleau and Singapore. Candidates work closely with international faculty within diverse research fields ranging from accounting and finance to organizational behaviour and strategy. Admitted students benefit from comprehensive financial support, global networking opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Complete two years of rigorous coursework in chosen management specialisations
- Conduct original, high-quality scholarly research leading to a doctoral dissertation
- Collaborate closely with international faculty members and peer researchers
- Present research findings at leading international academic conferences
- Participate in mandatory dual-campus activities across France and Singapore
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree (at least a three-year bachelor's degree from any discipline)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL required if applicable
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Demonstrated passion for scholarly research and academic contribution
- Self-directed ability to define and pursue an intellectual research path
- Strong communication and collaborative capabilities across diverse cultures
- Open to global candidates holding at least an undergraduate degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-24 (Europe/Paris)
Prepare all required application materials including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Submit the complete application online through the official INSEAD application portal before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a video interview.
- CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- GMAT or GRE scores
- TOEFL scores
- Open one-way recorded video interview
Contact
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