OpenFieldCUOA Executive DBA Research Fellowship
Three-year executive doctorate combining doctoral-level applied research with strategic organizational intervention in corporate governance and innovation.
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 at least 5 years of senior management practice
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Applied doctoral research proposal (2,500 words) addressing an organizational challenge
- Recommendation letters
- Two senior corporate or academic endorsements
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €5,000 annual research grant and company project sponsorship
- Application fee
- €150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €9,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CUOA Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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