Application & Eligibility
How to apply
To participate in the CFR Research School in Retailing you need to be a PhD candidate (or a junior faculty member) at a university. Please submit an application consisting of:
- A cover letter outlining your main motivation for applying to the research school
- A one page description of your research project
- A recommendation from a senior faculty member including a statement that your travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by your university. Please note that the accomodation in the first course at Kämpasten is covered by the CFR Research School.
Application deadline May 15, 2026
Please submit your complete application as one single PDF file (including cover letter, one-page research description, and recommendation letter) to: carin.rehncrona@hhs.se
Subject line: CFR Research School Application – Your Full Name
Eligibility
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The program is open to PhD candidates interested in conducting research in retailing. The CFR Research School will also have a waiting list for academic researchers who are already PhDs.
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Participants are encouraged to commit to the entire research school program, but courses can be taken individually. Full program participants will be given priority in all courses.
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Successful completion of the full program entitles participants to a diploma as well as access to the alumni network and activities.
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Course participation is free of charge for all admitted participants, no matter of their affiliation or nationality. Course content is financed by The Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council.
The number of participants is limited and the selection will be based on the fit between research interests and the research school as well as motivations. Preference will be given to PhD candidates, but we will also have a waiting list for junior faculty members who are already PhDs.
If you have any questions regarding the application procedure, please contact carin.rehncrona@hhs.se