Doctoral Research Fellowship in Behavioral Economics and Digital Nudging

Three-year doctoral dissertation investigating cognitive biases in digital consumer choice architectures, AI decision support systems, and organizational nudge interventions.

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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 in psychology, economics, or cognitive science with grade 2.0 or better.
English language proficiency: German C1 and English C1.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Doctoral research synopsis, master's thesis copy, and academic CV.
Recommendation letters: Two professorial recommendation letters.

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

Financial support / stipend: €28,000 annual research scholarship through the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative Doctoral College
Application fee: €180 semester administrative contribution
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen - Fernstudienzentrum Wirtschaftspsychologie documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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