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We are eager to help jumpstart the careers of promising PhD candidates pursuing high-impact research in strategic management and entrepreneurship! Our doctoral programme combines gaining an in-depth understanding of core strategy topics, developing a thorough command of different research methods and skills, and hands-on training of getting high-impact research published. Joining the PhD programme means joining a department with a highly collaborative and cutting-edge research culture in which faculty members and PhD candidates work on topics that cover nearly all domains of the wider strategic management and entrepreneurship fields.
Every academic year, we admit about three internally and several externally funded, promising doctoral candidates, who follow a range of doctoral courses, work on joint and supervised papers, and hold conference or workshop presentations. The Department welcomes excellent candidates from diverse disciplinary and national backgrounds. We look for highly motivated candidates with a strong research orientation, as evidenced, for example, by an intriguing master thesis or research article.
Testimonials
The Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship provides a vibrant and supportive environment for doctoral candidates starting their academic career. The Department stands out through its strong commitment to growing ambitious scholars with an international mindset.
Roxana Turturea - Postdoc Researcher at Aalto University
The Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship offers exciting opportunities for PhD students to collaborate with world-class scholars, be a part in the creation of the most up-to-date knowledge, and enjoy the open, friendly, and efficient work environment.
Ruxi Wang - Assistant Professor at Renmin University of China
My PhD education at the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship was an invaluable kick-start for my career as an academic researcher and educator. The programme trains aspiring researchers in the latest knowledge on management theories and methods and prepares one to pursue scholarship at the highest level.
Shiko Ben-Menahem - Senior Researcher and Lecturer at ETH Zürich
The Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship enables PhD students to become critical thinkers and independent researchers. These are essential attributes for a successful career in academia.
Jorien Pruijssers - Assistant Professor at McGill University
My favourite part of being here is definitely the international outlook. As a PhD candidate at the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, I have been encouraged and provided with an abundance of opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas with academics and practitioners throughout the world.
Wenjie Liu - PhD candidate
If you love challenges and you have the flexibility to showcase your best work, the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship is the place to be. Next to being embedded in best-of-class research support and a learning environment, you will find the world’s best colleagues to work with.
S.M. Musa - PhD candidate
Why join the RSM Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship PhD?
Strong Research Culture
Unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge and smart research skills.
The PhD programme offers candidates a unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge and smart research skills in a broad range of strategy and entrepreneurship topics. Our researchers share a passion for rigorous academic research, covering topics that are highly relevant to the business community and society at large. The strong research culture consistently leads to publications in top-tier management and organization journals.
Broad coverage of topics
A variety of topics in the area of strategic management and entrepreneurship.
With over 30 faculty members, we cover variety of topics in the area of strategic management and entrepreneurship particularly in areas such as: strategy, organization, and governance; strategic entrepreneurship; strategy, knowledge, and innovation; global strategy; and behavioural strategy and entrepreneurial behavior.
International orientation
Faculty and PhD candidates with diverse national and cultural identities.
Our researchers have very diverse national and cultural identities. Faculty and PhD candidates originate from countries such as Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, and the United States. Furthermore, scholars from around the world regularly visit the department, which further enhances the exchange of rich insights.
Teamwork
Working together with faculty in teams or platforms to formulate and implement research.
PhD candidates work together with faculty in teams or platforms to formulate and implement highly impactful research. PhD candidates collaborate with their supervisors and others who share an interest in the focal topics.
Full funding
Internally and externally funded salary to fully cover the cost of living in the Netherlands.
Internally and externally funded PhD candidates receive a salary to fully cover their cost of living. The ERIM research institute also offers generous funding for attending courses and conferences as well as for research visits across the world.
Successful placement
Development of successful careers at academic institutes across the world.
Graduates from our Department have developed successful careers at academic institutes across the world, including BI Norwegian Business School, ETH Zurich, HEC, INSEAD, McGill University, Monash University, Renmin University, the University of Amsterdam, the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick, and the University of Western Australia.
More information
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship top publications
Frank Wijen
Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Departmental PhD Coordinator