Ph.D. Programme in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH

PH.D. PROGRAMME IN ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, FINANCE, AND MANAGEMENT

We invite exceptional doctoral students to join an international research community in Frankfurt, collaborating with faculty who publish in leading journals and provide a stimulating, rigorous and nurturing training environment.

01 - PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• Years 1-2: Rigorous coursework in analytical and methodological foundations, plus specialisation in your field.
• Years 3-5: Dissertation phase with faculty mentorship and research engagement.
• Funding: Full tuition waiver, tax-free stipend and research/teaching assistantships summed up to €2,320/month for five years.
• Career Placements: Graduates are regularly placed at leading international universities. For example, in recent years at Duke University, National University of Singapore, Copenhagen Business School, Chinese University of Hong Kong, HEC Montreal, Mannheim University, Michigan State University, and Johns Hopkins University

02 - WHY FRANKFURT SCHOOL?

• Top-tier research environment in Europe’s financial hub.
• Strong international community of scholars and students.
• Collaborative, inclusive and innovative culture.
• Global academic networks and career development support.

03 - APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
• Programme Start: 1 September 2027

Learn more and apply: https://www.frankfurt-school.de/home/programmes/doctoral

04 - QUESTIONS?

Contact: doctoral@fs.de