Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. rer. pol.) in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Fully funded 3- to 4-year doctoral candidacy within the WHU Entrepreneurship Center examining venture capital financing, angel networks, and AI-driven business models.

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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 of Science or Master of Arts in Business, Economics, or Quantitative Sciences with distinction (top 10% cohort)
English language proficiency: Flawless academic English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GMAT or GRE strongly recommended
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis copy, academic CV, and preliminary research statement (5 pages)
Recommendation letters: 2 confidential academic referee letters from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: Full funding via research assistant contract TV-L E13 approx. €48,000/year plus €3,000 annual conference travel funding
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition (Funded research chair doctoral position)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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