PhD Candidate in Marketing
A fully-funded four-year PhD position in marketing at BI Norwegian Business School.
Best for:Best for Master's graduates in business, economics, psychology, or statistics seeking an international academic career in marketing research.
Overview
BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a fully-funded four-year PhD position specialising in Marketing. The programme is designed to cultivate advanced theoretical and methodological expertise, preparing candidates for successful international academic careers. Students will work within an active, highly international department with strong publication records in top-tier journals. Responsibilities include conducting original research, completing coursework, and dedicating 25% of time to teaching duties.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and original research leading to a doctoral dissertation in marketing.
- Complete required doctoral-level coursework and maintain academic progress.
- Fulfill teaching and instructional responsibilities equivalent to 25% of a full-time professor position.
- Participate actively in department seminars, international conferences, and research group meetings.
- Prepare research findings for publication in top-tier international journals.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree with thesis work, research master's, M.Phil, or comparable relevant degree (MBA does not fulfill requirements)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (or approved waiver)
Instruction: English
Publications: None strictly required at entry, but a complete list of publications or relevant activities must be provided
- Strong academic background in business, economics, psychology, statistics, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to conduct empirical or theoretical research through a completed master's thesis
- Proficiency in developing a structured and rigorous academic project proposal
- Strong analytical and quantitative or qualitative methodological skills
- Must hold a two-year master's degree or equivalent with average grades of B or higher
- Must be available for placement at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Prepare all required documentation including transcripts, CV, and a 5-10 page project proposal. Submit your application through the electronic application platform before the stated deadline.
- CV
- Master's degree certificate and transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Diploma Supplement
- Research statement
- 3 reference letters
- Signed verification document
Contact
Doctoral Administration· Administration
https://www.bi.edu/programmes-and-individual-courses/phd/marketing/
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