Fully Funded PhD Positions in Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School Jönköping University in Sweden

Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), part of Jönköping University in Sweden, is recruiting four fully funded PhD students in Business Administration. JIBS is recognized as a triple crown accredited and FT Top 100 European Business School, offering a vibrant international research environment with a focus on entrepreneurship, ownership, and renewal. The school is home to leading research centers such as the Media, Management and Transformation Centre (MMTC), Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO), and Centre for Entrepreneurship and Spatial Economics (CEnSE).

PhD students will engage in high-quality academic research, coursework, and teaching, with 80% of their time dedicated to doctoral studies and 20% to teaching and administrative tasks. Research topics include entrepreneurship, strategy, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, family business governance, ownership, and the impact of new technologies and media. The program is designed for candidates motivated to pursue international research careers and contribute to interdisciplinary research centers.

Applicants must hold or be near completion of a Master's degree with at least 240 ECTS credits (including 60 at the second-cycle level) and 90 ECTS in Business Administration. Fluency in English is required. The application must include a letter of intent, research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, Master thesis, reference letter, and contact details for two additional references. All documents must be in English. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2026, with the program starting September 1, 2026.

The positions are fully funded, offering competitive monthly salaries as employees of JIBS. The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from various backgrounds. For more information and to apply, visit the official job posting or the Jönköping University website.