PhD Positions in Management, Economics and Law (Full Scholarship, 100% English) HEC Paris in France

HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, offers a prestigious PhD program in Management, Economics, and Law, designed for ambitious scholars aiming for academic careers. The program is delivered entirely in English and provides a full scholarship, including a 100% tuition waiver and a cost-of-living stipend of €26,000 per year for up to five years. Students benefit from close supervision by world-class faculty, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and access to a vibrant research community and corporate network. The program is structured in two phases: the first two years focus on intensive coursework in foundational and advanced topics in management, economics, law, research methods (including econometrics, statistics, machine learning, and qualitative methods), and professional development workshops.

Students also have the option to take French language courses. From the outset, students begin research under faculty guidance, producing a summer paper and a research thesis in the first two years. The doctoral phase (years 3-5) centers on dissertation research, with annual presentations to faculty panels for feedback. Students are encouraged and financially supported to present at international conferences and undertake research visits at top global institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Wharton, and LSE.

The program also provides dedicated job market preparation, including workshops, mock interviews, and support for travel to job market events. Graduates receive two nationally recognized degrees: a Research Master and the HEC PhD Degree, accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and in collaboration with the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. The program welcomes candidates from all nationalities and academic backgrounds, provided they hold a university degree and are fluent in English. For the Law and Regulation track, prior legal studies are required.

Applicants must submit transcripts, degree certificates, a personal statement, CV, GMAT or GRE scores, English proficiency test results (TOEFL or IELTS, with exemptions for English natives or those who studied in English), two academic references, proof of ID, and pay a €60 application fee. The application process includes two rounds, with deadlines on January 2, 2026, and April 20, 2026, for September 2026 intake. HEC Paris supports students in finding housing and integrating into the local community. Over 95% of graduates secure academic positions at top institutions worldwide.

For more information and to apply, visit the HEC Paris PhD admissions webpage or contact the program via email.