Ghazanfar Ali Abbasi

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Business School (KFUPM) is now accepting applications for its inaugural PhD in Business Administration (Marketing). This full-time, research-intensive doctoral program is designed to prepare scholars for faculty careers and advanced research roles at research-oriented universities and leading academic institutions worldwide. The program offers a rare opportunity to join the first-ever PhD cohort at KBS, actively shaping the research agenda and scholarly culture of a rapidly rising global research university. KFUPM is ranked #67 globally by QS World University Rankings and is recognized among the top universities in the MENA and Arab world for research impact, innovation, and U.S. patent output. Located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the university provides a secure, campus-centered, and research-enabling environment with excellent infrastructure, high quality of life, and strong international connectivity. KFUPM plays a central role in Saudi Vision 2030, offering unique opportunities for theory-driven, policy- and industry-relevant marketing research. The PhD program follows a research apprenticeship model, emphasizing rigorous theory development and advanced empirical methods. Core research areas include consumer behavior, digital and technology-enabled marketing, marketing strategy (B2B and B2C), and emerging topics such as AI, fintech, sustainability, services, platform markets, and innovation. Students benefit from access to world-class research centers and interdisciplinary institutes. All admitted PhD students receive a fully funded doctoral package, which includes a competitive monthly stipend, no tuition fees, free furnished on-campus housing, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, conference travel and research funding, and access to research centers. The program is open to exceptional undergraduate and master's degree holders with strong academic preparation and research potential. Candidates should demonstrate clear research interests, strong quantitative preparation, and evidence of research readiness, ideally aligned with KBS faculty expertise. Applications are welcome from all genders and backgrounds. To apply, candidates should visit https://cgis.kfupm.edu.sa/ . For program inquiries, contact [email protected] or reach out directly to Assistant Professor Ghazanfar Ali Abbasi at [email protected]. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly selective group of doctoral researchers at a globally recognized institution.