Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) Doctoral Programmes
A structured, interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim.
Best for:Highly qualified students with strong quantitative skills and a passion for research in business, economics, or social sciences.
Overview
The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim provides a rigorous, research-oriented doctoral education for highly qualified candidates. The school offers 12 distinct doctoral programmes across the fields of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and quantitative methodology. Students benefit from a structured curriculum that includes professional skills training in teaching, academic writing, and presentation. The programme is fully conducted in English and provides a supportive environment with access to extensive research resources, databases, and international networks.
What you'll do
- Engage in independent research within a chosen doctoral programme.
- Participate in a structured course programme including advanced methodology and theory.
- Attend professional skills workshops covering academic writing, teaching, and presentation.
- Contribute to the academic community through seminars and research discussions.
- Utilize university resources and databases to advance doctoral research projects.
- Engage in international research exchanges with partner institutions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high proficiency required for coursework and research.
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative research skills.
- Demonstrated passion for academic research.
- Academic excellence in previous studies.
- Applicants must hold a degree qualifying them for doctoral studies.
- Must demonstrate strong quantitative aptitude.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-31
Applications must be submitted through the official online application tool. Candidates should note the early deadline of 15 January 2027 for early admission consideration, with a final deadline of 31 March 2027.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Letters of recommendation
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