PhD Scholarship in Accounting
Join BI Norwegian Business School for a fully funded PhD in Accounting with a focus on financial or management research.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong quantitative background in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related fields, seeking to pursue high-impact research in top accounting journals.
Overview
BI Norwegian Business School, a leading European business institution, invites applications for a four-year PhD scholarship in Accounting. The position is based in Oslo and offers rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, with opportunities to collaborate with international scholars. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact research in areas such as financial accounting, auditing, management accounting, and corporate finance. The program combines coursework in core fields with independent research, culminating in a dissertation comprising three publishable articles. The scholarship includes a competitive salary, pension benefits, and a 25% teaching obligation, fostering both academic and professional growth in an international environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in Accounting, focusing on either financial/auditing or management/control subfields, under the guidance of BI faculty.
- Develop and publish three research articles as part of a doctoral dissertation, with collaboration opportunities across international research networks.
- Participate in doctoral workshops, seminars, and conferences to present and refine research work.
- Teach at the doctoral, executive, master’s, and bachelor’s levels, fulfilling a 25% teaching obligation.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research projects, potentially involving collaborators from other institutions.
- Actively contribute to the department’s research seminars and social academic life.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree with thesis work, Research Master/MPhil degree, or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics (B+ or higher average; MBA does not qualify).
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL or IELTS test scores may be required for non-native speakers (not explicitly stated but implied for international applicants).
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative skills in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
- Proven analytical and research abilities demonstrated through academic work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience with econometric methods or statistical analysis
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an academic setting
- Must have completed a qualifying Master’s degree by early autumn 2027 (B+ or higher average).
- Applicants from non-EU/EEA countries must submit GRE/GMAT scores (85th percentile or higher preferred).
- EU/EEA applicants may submit GRE/GMAT scores but are not required to.
- Female applicants will be given preference if otherwise equally qualified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Applications must be submitted electronically via the BI Norwegian Business School portal using the 'Send Application' button. No paper or email submissions are accepted. All documents must be uploaded by the deadline. Candidates completing their Master’s in 2027 may apply without a final certificate but must submit it later. Applications cannot be revised after submission.
- CV/resume with complete list of research work, publications, and relevant activities
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional, emphasizing research potential)
- Statement of purpose (≤1000 words) outlining research plans, motivation, and career objectives
- Selected academic work (e.g., Master’s thesis or relevant research paper)
- Certificate of Master of Science degree with transcript of grades
- Certificate of Bachelor degree with transcript of grades
- Diploma supplement or equivalent document describing study and grade systems
- GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test scores (if applicable)
- Signed verification document for international transcripts
- Approval form for previously completed doctoral-level courses (if applicable)
Contact
Doctoral Administration· PhD Admissions
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