OpenFieldNyenrode Doctoral Fellowship in Corporate Governance and Stewardship
Four-year executive and full-time doctoral research fellowship at Nyenrode Corporate Governance Institute examining supervisory board efficacy, stewardship culture, and ESG accountability.
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 (MSc or MBA) with minimum Dutch grade 7.5 or international 3.5 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive doctoral dissertation outline (10-15 pages) on board oversight and ESG disclosure
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from full professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €30,000 annual research bursary and full waiver of doctoral supervision fees
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded through corporate governance research endowments
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Summer 2027 matriculation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nyenrode Business Universiteit documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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