Doctoral Positions in Management, with five-year scholarships available for 2026 intake

INSEAD, one of the world's leading and most diverse business schools, is renowned for its commitment to producing leaders who positively impact society. With campuses in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, INSEAD offers its students an unparalleled global experience and a rigorous academic environment through its graduate and executive education programmes.

For the mid-August 2026 intake, INSEAD is now looking for 16-18 PhD candidates in the following areas:  Accounting and Control, Decision Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy, and Technology and Operations Management specialisations. Each specialisation provides an exciting and rigorous environment for students to receive intensive research training and conduct high-quality research.

Who is welcome to apply? We welcome applicants from various backgrounds. A business or management background is not essential, and while research experience is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite.

We strongly encourage individuals who are passionate about research, motivated to pursue a successful career in business academia as management professors, and driven to contribute to new and impactful research.  

Scholarship and Funding

Regardless of nationality and background, all candidates receive a competitive funding package for the first five years of the programme. The funding covers tuition fee waiver, annual stipend (accommodation and living allowance), research and conference budget support, and comprehensive international health insurance coverage. We renew this generous benefit annually based on the candidate’s satisfactory progress. 

Eager to learn more from our faculty and students? Visit https://inse.ad/phd and https://inse.ad/why-the-insead-phd or attend our recruitment events for the 2026 intake. Visit https://inse.ad/phd/events for the latest schedule and registration information. Or contact us at https://inse.ad/phd-inquiry-thinkpostgrad.    

Programme structure: Five-year intensive and fulfilling academic journey, working with the world’s best faculty members, and a collaborative academic network, within INSEAD and with strategic academic alliances.

Years 1 and 2: Coursework (core and advanced courses), research paper requirements, research practicum, campus exchange between Singapore and France, field comprehensive exam; unique opportunity to go for an exchange with The Wharton School.

Years 3 to 5: PhD candidacy – Research proposal and defense, advisor selection, job market review and search, dissertation defense, and graduation

Throughout the programme: teaching practicum, seminars, workshops, conferences, annual performance reviews

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original and high-quality research in their chosen area.
• Collaborate with faculty members on research projects.
• Contribute to the academic community through publications and presentations at conferences.
• Take up courses and training to enhance research and teaching skills.
• Assist in teaching activities, including tutorials and workshops.

Qualifications: 

• A minimum undergraduate degree (a 3-year bachelor’s is accepted) from any subject area; a master’s qualification, whether completed or in progress, is advantageous, but not a prerequisite
• Strong academic record and critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-oriented environment; while research experience is not required, it is beneficial.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing an academic career as a management professor in the chosen field of specialisation.

Keen to learn more? Attend our recruiting events or contact us