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Fully Funded PhD in Business Administration and Management at Bocconi University Bocconi University in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Finance
Funding
The PhD School offers a maximum of 10 fellowship places. Fellowships provide €27,000 gross per year for four years, and fellowship holders are exempt from tuition fees for the four-year program. One fellowship is fully funded by the Tech Europe Foundation and supports research in entrepreneurship, innovation, entrepreneurial finance, startups, firm strategy, and related areas. Two additional places require payment of tuition fees: €15,000 in years 1 and 2 and €5,000 in years 3 and 4.
Deadline
Jan 18, 2027
Country
Italy
University
Bocconi University
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Bocconi University in Italy invites applications for a four-year, full-time PhD in Business Administration and Management. The program offers two curricula: Management and Marketing, combining broad theoretical and methodological training with advanced research development.
Students complete common compulsory courses in the first year, curriculum-specific coursework, electives, and progressively intensive dissertation research from the second year onward. The program prepares researchers to publish and participate in the international scholarly community across business administration, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, entrepreneurial finance, startups, and firm strategy.
The PhD School offers up to 10 fellowship places. Fellowships provide €27,000 gross annually for four years and exempt recipients from tuition fees. One fellowship, funded by the Tech Europe Foundation, focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, entrepreneurial finance, startups, firm strategy, and related areas. Two additional places involve tuition fees of €15,000 for years 1 and 2 and €5,000 for years 3 and 4.
Applicants of any citizenship may apply if they have completed or are completing graduate studies and can demonstrate at least B2 English proficiency under the CEFR. A CV, academic records, and a statement of purpose are required. GRE or GMAT scores and up to three reference letters are recommended but not mandatory. Applications must be submitted online by 18 January 2027.
Funding details
The PhD School offers a maximum of 10 fellowship places. Fellowships provide €27,000 gross per year for four years, and fellowship holders are exempt from tuition fees for the four-year program. One fellowship is fully funded by the Tech Europe Foundation and supports research in entrepreneurship, innovation, entrepreneurial finance, startups, firm strategy, and related areas. Two additional places require payment of tuition fees: €15,000 in years 1 and 2 and €5,000 in years 3 and 4.
What's required
Applicants may be of any citizenship and must have completed or be completing graduate studies. Applicants must demonstrate at least proven B2-level English proficiency under the CEFR. A full CV and academic records, including transcripts and undergraduate/graduate degree documentation or current enrollment documentation, are mandatory. A statement of purpose of up to 1,200 words covering motivation, research interests, and professional goals is mandatory. GRE or GMAT scores are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Up to three reference letters are not mandatory but are highly recommended. A minimum score of 60 out of 100 is required for eligibility.
How to apply
Submit an online application through the official Bocconi PhD application procedure by 18 January 2027. Upload the mandatory CV, academic records, and statement of purpose; GRE/GMAT scores and reference letters are recommended. Use the official call and application link for complete instructions.
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