Announcement of Doctoral Position/Scholarship in Business Administration with a Focus on Economic and Business History

The position covers four years (240 ECTS) and is based at the EHFF's facilities at the Stockholm School of Economics.

Eligibility

The doctoral position is open to candidates who hold a Master’s degree that meets the requirements for doctoral studies in business administration or economics at the Stockholm School of Economics. For details, please visit:

A background in economic history is considered an advantage. For applicants without a Bachelor's or Master's degree in economic history, a bridging course in the subject will be offered. In addition to formal qualifications, the selection process will assess the applicant's ability to successfully complete the doctoral program.

Since the doctoral coursework is conducted in English, strong proficiency in the language is required. For more information, see language requirements.

Personal qualities are also crucial for this position. We seek a qualified and motivated individual who can work independently as well as within a research team.

Application Process

Expressions of interest should be submitted to EHFF by February 1, 2025 (preferably earlier). The application must include a personal letter describing the applicant's research interests and proposed doctoral project. Applications should be sent to erik.lakomaa@hhs.se . Questions regarding the application process can also be directed there.

Applicants must also register for the Stockholm School of Economics doctoral program (before February 1, 2025): Doctoral Program Admission.

Please indicate that you are applying in the field of economic/business history and select "Marketing, Strategy, and International Business" as your specialization in the application.