OpenFieldCenter for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) Doctoral Fellowship
Five-year doctoral training program at Mannheim Business School specializing in finance, accounting, taxation, marketing, management, and information systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or Management
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 95+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT or GRE mandatory
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement articulating specific corporate finance, accounting, or IS inquiry
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,450/month fellowship for initial coursework + university employment contracts
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Mannheim documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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