Steinbeis Doctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Corporate Finance and ESG

Doctoral research fellowship exploring the practical implementation and economic impacts of European sustainability reporting frameworks across cooperative banking networks.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree with German grade 1.8 ('gut' with distinction) or better
English language proficiency: English C1 or German C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Exposé (10-15 pages) investigating EU Taxonomy implementation in SME banking
Recommendation letters: Two academic professors' endorsements

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €28,000 annual research grant and Steinbeis Foundation doctoral sponsorship
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Waiver of doctoral examination fees through corporate foundation grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027 (Summer 2027 registration)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official ADG Business School an der Steinbeis-Hochschule documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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