Ph.D. Programme in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management

Company:Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Location: Germany / Frankfurt

Discipline: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management

Employment Type: Ph.D. Programme

Posted:10/12/2025

The Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, one of Europe’s leading business schools (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited), invites outstanding candidates to apply for its five-year, full-time

Ph.D. Programme in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management

We invite outstanding doctoral students to join a vibrant, international research community in Frankfurt – working alongside faculty whose work shapes leading journals and who create a training environment that is stimulating, rigorous and genuinely supportive.

Programme Highlights

Years 1-2: Rigorous coursework in analytical and methodological foundations, plus a specialisation in your field.
Years 3-5: Dissertation phase with faculty mentorship and research engagement.
Funding: Full tuition waiver, tax-free stipend and research/teaching assistantships summed up to €2,320/month for five years.
Career Placements: Graduates have placements at Duke University, National University of Singapore, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Copenhagen Business School, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mannheim University, Michigan State University and the Alberta School of Business.

Why Frankfurt School?

Top-tier research environment in Europe’s financial hub.
Strong international community of scholars and students.
Collaborative, inclusive and innovative culture.
Global academic networks and career development support.

Application Information

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

Program Start: September 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.frankfurt-school.de/home/programmes/doctoral

Questions?

Contact: phd-office@fs.de

Embark on a transformative journey in business research and join the Frankfurt School Ph.D. community today!

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