Application procedure

To apply to the part-time PhD programme candidates need to submit the following documents:

• BSc and MSc or MBA diploma + grade list
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter
• Proof of English, i.e. the results of a TOEFL or IELTS test not older than two years
•  A 2-4 page research proposal, detailing the main topic/research question of your intended research, what is new about it, why it is important, and what new insights you plan to deliver
• A shortlist of RSM faculty (max 3) that would potentially be interested in your project
• Optional: a letter of recommendation from your intended promotor at RSM
• If you need  to apply for a scholarship due to financial hardship (see https://www.rsm.nl/research/phd-in-management/part-time-phd/how-to-apply/ ) please add an additional document containing
  • The statement that you cannot pay the tuition fees from own resources
  • and a summary of other funding opportunities (e.g., employer contribution, scholarships outside of RSM etc) that you have explored so far