The Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University announces PhD Position in Sustainability and Management. This program is designed for passionate researchers who want to investigate how businesses can contribute to solving global challenges.

To be eligible for the PhD in Sustainability and Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam, applicants must hold (or be close to completing) a master’s degree in business, management, economics, sociology, psychology, or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in sustainability and organisational research, possess solid methodological skills (quantitative or qualitative), and show creativity, self-direction, and motivation for scientific inquiry.

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public research university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was founded in 1913 as the Netherlands School of Commerce and became a university in 1937. The current institution was formed in 1973 through the merger of the Medical Faculty Rotterdam and the Netherlands School of Economics, and it is named after the Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Erasmus University Rotterdam (Rotterdam School of Management – RSM)
• Department: Business-Society Management Department
• Course Level: PhD (Doctoral Program)
• Award: Fully funded and salaried position (ERIM FT PhD vacancy)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: One
• Nationality: International and domestic students are eligible
• The award can be taken in: the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Sustainability and Management within the Business-Society Management Department at RSM.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold (or be close to completing) a master’s degree in business, management, economics, sociology, psychology, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrate research interest and experience in topics related to sustainability, management, or organisational studies.

• Show methodological aptitude in statistical, experimental, or qualitative research approaches.

• Exhibit creativity, independence, and a strong motivation for scientific inquiry.

• Submit a clear research proposal or topic idea, including preferred methodology and potential supervisors, in the cover letter.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online through the ERIM PhD application system before 15 January 2026. Required documents include a cover letter (specifying topic, methods, and preferred supervisors), curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and other materials as listed on the ERIM application webpage.

Benefits

• Fully funded position: Employment as a salaried PhD researcher under the Dutch Universities’ Collective Labour Agreement (CAO).

• Research visit funding: Financial support for a 3–6 month visit to a leading international university (e.g., University of Cambridge, Oxford, HEC Paris).

• Professional development: Training in research methods, seminars, and workshops.

• Inclusive environment: A diverse, equitable, and supportive research community at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

• Publication opportunities: Guidance to publish in top-tier journals and complete a high-impact PhD dissertation.

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