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Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Fully Funded PhD in Strategic Management or Entrepreneurship at Erasmus University Rotterdam Erasmus University Rotterdam in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Entrepreneurship

Funding

This is a fully funded and salaried PhD position. Accepted candidates become employees of Erasmus University Rotterdam, with salary and benefits according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The stated salary range is €3,204–€4,051 for 1.0 FTE. Funding is also provided for a three- to six-month research visit at a leading international university.

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

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Netherlands

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Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Entrepreneurship
Corporate Governance
Business
Management
Digital Transformation
Corporate Strategy
Venture Capital
Pharmaceutical Industry
Econometric
Economics
Statistics
Strategic management

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About this position

Erasmus University Rotterdam is inviting applications for a fully funded and salaried PhD position in Strategic Management or Entrepreneurship at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), within the Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship department and ERIM doctoral programme.

The successful candidate may freely develop a research topic within the department’s expertise. Potential areas include corporate ownership and governance strategy; scaling and high-growth firms; entrepreneurship; corporate strategy; strategic decision-making; corporate-startup collaboration; venture capital; innovation strategy; digital transformation; and innovation in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Projects may examine how organizations build and retain competitive advantage, adapt to societal and business challenges, scale sustainably, and convert scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact.

The position is particularly suited to candidates interested in empirical, quantitative research using primary and secondary data, large databases, experiments, unstructured text, and econometric methods. Prior experience with applied econometrics is advantageous, but applicants may develop these skills during the PhD.

Applicants should have completed or be close to completing a master’s degree in business, economics, psychology, sociology, business information systems, applied mathematics/statistics, industrial engineering, or a related field. The cover letter must explain the preferred research topic, methods, and supervisory team. Creativity, independence, and a strong commitment to academic research are expected.

The PhD is fully funded and salaried, with employment benefits under the Dutch Universities collective agreement. The salary is €3,204–€4,051 for a full-time appointment. Additional funding is available for a three- to six-month research visit at a top international university. The application deadline is 15 January 2027.

Applicants should consult the ERIM full-time PhD programme requirements and submit their materials through the Erasmus University Rotterdam applicant portal. For admissions questions, contact [email protected].

Funding details

This is a fully funded and salaried PhD position. Accepted candidates become employees of Erasmus University Rotterdam, with salary and benefits according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The stated salary range is €3,204–€4,051 for 1.0 FTE. Funding is also provided for a three- to six-month research visit at a leading international university.

What's required

Applicants should have completed or be close to completing a master’s degree in business, economics, psychology, sociology, business information systems, applied mathematics/statistics, industrial engineering, or an adjacent field evaluated case by case. Candidates should have experience or a strong interest in learning quantitative methods, especially applied econometrics. Applicants must identify a specific research topic, intended methods, and preferred supervisory team in the cover letter. Creativity, self-direction, and a passion for scientific research are essential; prior methodological expertise is advantageous but not required, while willingness to develop expertise is expected.

How to apply

Review the ERIM full-time PhD programme admissions information and required application documents. Prepare a cover letter specifying your preferred research topic, methods, and supervisory team, then submit the complete application through the applicant portal before 15 January 2027. Questions about the procedure can be directed to [email protected].

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