Doctoral Scholarship in Entrepreneurship, Management, & Innovation at Leuphana University 2026

Leuphana University Lüneburg promotes the qualification of academically excellent researchers in the doctoral phase. To finance their research project, a doctoral scholarship “Organizing in Times of Crisis” will be awarded in the School of Management and Technology (doctoral research group “Entrepreneurship, Management, & Innovation”).

The scholarship is embedded in the newly established international doctoral program “Embracing Transformation” which invites applications from academically outstanding and committed Master’s graduates striving to become part of a new hub for transformation research at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. The doctoral scholars will take part in a unique university-wide research endeavor, combining both disciplinary and interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and conferences related to international transformation research.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 12, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyLeuphana University of Lüneburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The scholarship is awarded for three years. It amounts to EUR 1,650 per month, plus a research allowance of EUR 100 per month.
• A family allowance and a child allowance may be granted upon application. 

Requirements

• Above-average Master degree (or close to completion, at the latest by March 2026) in Management or Business Administration, ideally with a focus on organization theory, as well as a Bachelor degree, both according to the Bologna process (Master: two years, 120 ECTS; Bachelor: three years, 180 ECTS) or an equivalent qualification
• Initial skills in empirical social research, typically acquired in prior bachelor’s and master’s studies
• Ability to actively participate in English-speaking debates, reading groups, workshops, seminars, and research projects at business level
• Interest in and enjoyment of empirical and theoretical work as well as scientific writing
• Ability and willingness to develop and elaborate one’s own research project independently
• Willingness to discuss preliminary findings at national and international discipline-specific conferences and workshops
• Capacity for teamwork and self-understanding as being part of a mutually supportive research community
• Strong interest in the topic of "Organizing in Times of Crisis"

Application Documents

The application must include the following documents uploaded to the portal:

• Cover letter
  • Including evidence on the above-mentioned desired personal attributes with around 100 words each
  • Indicating which professor at the School of Management and Technology you consider suitable to supervise your doctoral project in the topic area “Organizing in Times of Crisis”
• A short proposal of ideas for your research (around 500 words)
• Curriculum vitae including a description of your academic career and previous research activities
• Certificates relevant to your previous academic qualifications, usually from your master's degree (in German or English; officially certified translations if in other languages)
• If already available, notification of admission to doctorate at the School of Management and Technology

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit your application for the scholarship via Leuphana's scholarship application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Leuphana webpage.