OpenFieldOUBS Doctoral Research Fellowship in Public Management and Civic Governance
Three-to-four year doctoral fellowship investigating administrative reform, digital public services, and international non-governmental organization governance in Geneva.
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 in public administration, political science, or management with merit or distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original 2,000-word doctoral research proposal on collaborative public governance
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver plus CHF 22,000 annual research grant and international travel stipend
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 0 (Tuition-free funded research fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University Business School Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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