PhD in Management

PhD in Management

Deadline for Applications 31^st of January 2026 for admission in September 2026

Website: https://em-lyon.com/en/faculty-research/research/phd-program

emlyon business school is currently seeking candidates for their PhD program. Applicants must hold a bachelor or master’s degree and show strong intellectual ability, commitment, and interest in academic work.

About emlyon: emlyon business school is consistently ranked among the leading business schools in France and in Europe. Financial Times ranks emlyon among top 11 European Business Schools in 2024. It also belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. The school has four campuses around the world: Lyon, Paris, Shanghai, and Mumbai. PhD students are based at the Lyon campus.

About the Program: emlyon business school’s PhD in Management is a 5-year fully funded program. The program aims to train students to become independent researchers who produce world-class research. Students in the PhD program work closely with emlyon’s internationally renowned faculty who conduct cutting-edge research and publish in the top academic journals in the fields of organization theory, strategy, entrepreneurship, and marketing. In the first two years students acquire the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills needed to become successful researchers through a variety of courses delivered by our research-driven international faculty. The final three years are devoted to designing and conducting a larger-scale, ambitious empirical project with the intention of contributing to a theoretical conversation and publishing this work in top academic outlets. Each year we admit only a select few doctoral students so that the program remains small, intimate and fully funded. The program is delivered entirely in English. The PhD students can also complete a double-degree (a French doctoral degree) at the University of Lyon 3 (with the same thesis work).

Financial support:

All PhD students benefit from financial support provided by the school, which corresponds the gross remuneration of approx. 30,500 euros per year. This includes a salary (50%) and a scholarship (50%). Students also benefit from a research budget (for conferences, research-related expenses) and other social advantages. Tuition fees are waived.

How to apply: If you hold a master or bachelor’s degree, show evidence of strong intellectual ability and have a passion for academic research, then we’d like to hear from you!

Apply through our website: https://em-lyon.com/en/faculty-research/research/phd-program/application

Further information:

Catherine Perrier perrier@em-lyon.com