Ph.D. Positions in Management Engineering

Ph.D. Positions in Management Engineering

School of Management - Politecnico di Milano

10 fully-funded scholarships available

Politecnico di Milano School of Management (SoM) is seeking talented and motivated candidates for its Ph.D. Program in Management Engineering (DRIG), starting 1st November 2025.

This full-time, 3-year doctoral program offers a rigorous curriculum at the intersection of management, economics, and industrial engineering, designed to train the next generation of scholars and research-driven professionals.

SoM has a solid commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Ph.D. program trains students for high-level academic and practice-oriented research. The employment rate of its graduates is strikingly high (approximately 95%). Many Ph.D. graduates - who chose to pursue an academic career - are now professors in high-ranked universities, while the others who decided to work in the private sector instead, have achieved relevant positions.

Candidates have a structured study plan and attend courses that expose them to diverse theories and methods. While preparing their Ph.D. thesis, students are encouraged to combine diverse perspectives, span disciplinary boundaries, and, more generally, think out of the box.

More details on the program are available here: Open calls | Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale

APPLICATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Candidates can apply only through the online application system at the following link:

Politecnico di Milano - PhD calls - Dottorati di Ricerca

The application deadline is 30^th September 2025 at 14:00 (Italian time).

No application will be accepted after this time.

The Selection Committee will evaluate candidates based on their CV, motivation letter, and research project. Short-listed candidates may be interviewed (preferably online).

The admission rankings will be announced on 21^st October, 2025.

Candidates will receive € 1,500 net per month and the amount will cover tuition fees. The candidates will be offered an office space, access to the library as well as to software and databases. Ph.D. candidates will receive a research budget and additional funds during their six-month mandatory period abroad. They can also increase their salary by working as teaching assistants and tutors.