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Katja Einola

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PhD Positions in Management, Leadership, and Organizational Studies at Stockholm School of Economics Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden

I am recruiting PhD students in management, leadership, and organizational studies at Stockholm School of Economics.

Stockholm School of Economics

Sweden

Jan 15, 2026

Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Public Policy
Business
Organizational Behavior
Leadership
Organizational Studies
Management
Social Welfare
Workplace Psychology
Governance
Human Resources
Administration
Wellbeing

Description

The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) Department of Management and Organization is inviting applications for fully funded PhD positions in Business Administration, specializing in management, leadership, organizational studies, governance, wellbeing, welfare, and happiness. The program offers a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment with research opportunities in areas such as organizational behaviour, human resource management, work psychology, public policy, and administration. Students will benefit from close collaboration with businesses, public and non-profit organizations, and international researchers. Applicants are encouraged to propose research projects in governance (including public/private sector governance, health and educational governance, and policy evaluation), leadership (with a focus on diversity, technology, sustainability, power, and politics), organizations and people at work (covering topics like organizational justice, performance management, employee well-being, and the human side of AI), and wellbeing, welfare, and happiness (improving quality of life and measurement in organizations and societies). A special call is open for a fully funded PhD project at the Center for Responsible Leadership, focusing on 'Generational perspectives on doing leadership differently in the Nordic and Baltic context.' This project explores how young people experience and perform leadership, with opportunities to study leadership development, activism, entrepreneurship, and the influence of socio-cultural contexts in the Nordic and Baltic regions. The project anticipates a qualitative approach, including interviews, ethnography, and historical methods. All admitted PhD students receive a scholarship and guaranteed funding for the duration of the program, conditional on satisfactory performance. No tuition fees are charged. The program is full-time, residential, and taught in English. Applicants must hold a research-focused Master's degree, demonstrate strong academic motivation, and have proficiency in English. Both qualitative and quantitative research interests are welcome. To apply, submit your application through the SSE web-based system by January 15, 2026. For the special leadership project, quote the project title in your Statement of Purpose. For more information, consult the department's research and people pages or contact the listed supervisors.

Funding

All admitted PhD students receive a scholarship from the Stockholm School of Economics, guaranteeing funding throughout the program, conditional upon satisfactory performance. No tuition fees are charged for the PhD program. The special call for the Center for Responsible Leadership is fully funded.

How to apply

Submit your application through the Stockholm School of Economics web-based application system. Indicate your specialization and, if applying for the special leadership project, quote the project title in your Statement of Purpose. Review all requirements and prepare necessary documents before the deadline.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a research-focused Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Strong academic record, motivation for research, and interest in management, leadership, organizational studies, or related areas are required. Proficiency in English is necessary as the program is taught in English. Both qualitative and quantitative research interests are welcome. Applicants should submit all required documents through the web-based application system.

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