Frankfurt School Fully Funded Doctoral Programme
Funding
Fully Funded
Covers
tuition + stipend
Stipend
2,320 EUR / month
Deadline
Usually in January

Frankfurt School Fully Funded Doctoral Programme 2026

About this scholarship

A competitive fully funded PhD programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management, taught in English in Germany.

The Frankfurt School Fully Funded Doctoral Programme is a research-intensive PhD opportunity offered by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany. It is designed for outstanding candidates who want to pursue advanced doctoral research in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management within an international business-school environment.

The programme is delivered entirely in English and combines rigorous doctoral coursework, research training, and close faculty supervision. Students are supported in developing strong analytical and academic research skills and are encouraged to contribute to high-quality scholarly publications and the wider academic community.

According to the referenced programme posting, funding is highly competitive and includes a full tuition waiver together with a monthly stipend of 2,320 EUR for up to five years, subject to satisfactory progress. Up to eight fully funded places may be available in a typical year. The programme is hosted in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, at one of Europe’s well-known business schools.

Applicants are typically expected to have a strong academic background and clear research motivation in one of the supported fields. Required application materials include academic records, standardized test scores, proof of English proficiency, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters. Applications are generally submitted through the university’s doctoral admissions process; candidates should consult the official programme information for current instructions and timelines.

  • Host institution: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
  • Study level: PhD
  • Fields: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Funding: Full tuition waiver plus stipend

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Open to outstanding applicants seeking doctoral study in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Management. Candidates should have a strong academic background and research potential suitable for a rigorous PhD programme delivered in English.

Study levelPhD
Host countryGERMANY
Eligible subjectsBusiness, Economics, Finance, Management
Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01Applicants must submit a CV and list of publications (if applicable)
02certified copies of university entrance qualification and degree certificate (or equivalent) with academic transcript
03official GMAT or GRE results
04proof of English proficiency
05a statement of purpose (up to two pages)
06and two letters of recommendation.

Language requirements

TOEFL iBT minimum 100 or IELTS minimum 7.0

Fully FundedPhD
Applications close
Usually in January
Last updated: Jun 2026
What’s covered
Tuition fees
Maintenance stipend
Travel allowance
Accommodation
Duration
Up to 5 years
Currency
EUR

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