PhD in Management Program

PhD in Management Program is sponsored by IESE Business School. Provides a fully funded PhD program in Management, including a tuition fee waiver and annual stipend, preparing students for academic careers.

PhD in Management | IESE Business School A doctoral program that is 100% funded and prepares you for a world-class career in academia. PhD Applications Closed — New Application open on September 1, 2026. Due to the very rigorous competition and an exceptional first-round conversion rate, all available slots for this year’s cohort have now been filled.

Please consider applying again for the new intake, application portal will be available by September 2026. IESE PhD is an exceptional opportunity to specialize in the area of your interest at the world’s most prestigious educational institution.

IESE’s doctoral program in Management is 100% funded, including a fee waiver and stipend, so that you can focus on what really matters: becoming a world-class researcher and preparing for a career at the forefront of business scholarship. You’ll receive rigorous training in qualitative and quantitative research, designed to help you hone the craft of research.

And from the moment you begin, you will be mentored, guided, and supported by the IESE faculty who are some of the finest minds in global management research. The benefits of having open-door access to international business experts and participating in cutting-edge projects are reflected in the excellence of our student research.

IESE doctoral students emerge from the PhD program as thoroughly trained researchers capable of producing innovative research for publication in top-tier business journals. It’s this commitment to research excellence that results in more than 90% of our PhD students finding academic careers in leading universities and institutions.

A Research-Driven PhD Program with Global Academic Placement IESE’s PhD program is designed for students pursuing academic careers at leading universities worldwide. PhD students work closely with faculty on frontier research and receive structured support for the academic job market.

Fully funded PhD (tuition + stipend) Close faculty supervision Strong research culture and seminars International academic placements 5 reasons to choose the IESE PhD in Management Gain world-class research skills Master quantitative and qualitative methods. Pursue empirical and theoretical research and publish in the world’s leading journals.

Stay close to business experts Leverage the global IESE student, faculty, and business networks for data and research findings. Build your international business network. Be part of a global network Present at world-class conferences and build your academic network through collaborative research with other leading business schools.

Meet the finest minds in business academia Enjoy open-door access to some of the finest minds in business academia. Research and publish with hands-on guidance from your mentor. Benefit from full funding You’re 100% funded when you study a PhD in Management at IESE, so you can devote 100% of your time to your research.

Gain world-class research skills Master quantitative and qualitative methods. Pursue empirical and theoretical research and publish in the world’s leading journals. Stay close to business experts Leverage the global IESE student, faculty, and business networks for data and research findings.

Build your international business network. Be part of a global network Present at world-class conferences and build your academic network through collaborative research with other leading business schools. Meet the finest minds in business academia Enjoy open-door access to some of the finest minds in business academia.

Research and publish with hands-on guidance from your mentor. Benefit from full funding You’re 100% funded when you study a PhD in Management at IESE, so you can devote 100% of your time to your research. The IESE PhD : A journey of passion PhD students, Abhishek Deshmane, Rocío Martínez, and Lorenzo Lesana tell us their journey of passion.

Discover how IESE is ensuring that the research digs into the most emerging concepts in the global business panorama, by staying close to business itself. Frequently Asked Questions : FAQs In this document, you’ll find key information and answers to frequently asked questions about our MRM and PhD Programs.

Additional information on Accreditation The Spanish Board of Universities, under ministerial regulation, recognizes the PhD delivered at IESE Business School as an Official Program. Regulations on the Organization of Doctoral Studies Looking for inspiration to drive your career forward? Each month, we take an in-depth look at a hot topic inspired by current business trends.

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