PhD Specialisation in Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School BI Norwegian Business School in Norway

The PhD specialisation in Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School offers a rigorous academic pathway for candidates aspiring to become leading scholars in marketing. The Department of Marketing is internationally recognized, publishing in top journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Marketing Science, and the International Journal of Research in Marketing. The department covers three core areas: marketing, consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and marketing modelling, and fosters a vibrant, international research environment with strong representation at major conferences.

Graduates from the PhD programme have secured placements at prestigious institutions including the University of Manchester, Bayes Business School, Grenoble Ecole de Management, Nanyang Technological University, and the University of Groningen. As a PhD candidate, you will join an active research community, benefit from ongoing projects, faculty collaborations, and have full access to the department’s experimental research lab. Close collaborations with industry partners provide opportunities for field projects, proprietary datasets, and externally funded research.

The programme is structured to support your development from early idea exploration to full scholarly independence, with clear milestones, academic career preparation, and quality-assured supervision. Systematic support for publication, funding for major international conferences, and early exposure to leading research arenas are provided. This open call welcomes applicants to propose projects within any of the department’s core areas.

Eligibility requires completion of a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a research masters/M. Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant to marketing by early summer 2026. Applicants with strong backgrounds in business, economics, psychology, statistics, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Note that an MBA does not meet the requirements. Final year Master of Science students are also welcome.

The four-year scholarship offers NOK 572,800 per year (adjusted in 2026), includes 25% teaching responsibilities, and membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The place of work is BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo. For further details, contact the Doctoral Administration at BI Norwegian Business School or visit the department’s website.

Application requirements include uploading all documents via the electronic application system: Master’s and Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts (BI requires a two-year master degree with average grades of B or higher), Diploma Supplement or equivalent documentation, a 5–10 page project proposal (including topic, method, schedule, and citation if generative AI is used), CV, minimum two letters of recommendation, certificates of previously completed doctoral level courses (if requesting approval), complete list of publications and relevant activities, other relevant certificates and transcripts, signed verification document, and TOEFL/IELTS test scores (waiver possible under certain conditions). Recommendation letters must be emailed by the recommenders to the provided address by the application deadline. Late documents will not be considered except for final year Master’s students who do not yet have a final certificate. Applications cannot be revised after submission, and candidates may be asked to provide further information or attend an interview. Accepted candidates must provide a detailed progress plan.

Apply online via the application link provided. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.