PhD Scholarship

PhD Scholarship for Rennes School of Business and Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences’ Double PhD Programme 

Rennes School of Business (RSB), France is offering a full-time 3-year PhD scholarship for a double degree with Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN), Norway.   

Application deadline: 30^th April 2032

Short-listing and interviews May 07- May 31 2023.

Start date: September 2023 

Research Themes and Environment

These PhD positions form part of a joint initiative between the two institutions’ research centres “Rethinking Tomorrow’s Organisation” (RSB)  and the “Center for Research on Digitalization and Sustainability” (INN) linked to the following areas of research:

•  Sustainable innovation models and sustainable/circular (business) models
•  Sustainable development and value co-creation
•  Sustainable innovation/business/entrepreneurship ecosystems and networks

Successful candidates will join a cohort of four PhD students (2 based in RSB and 2 at INN) under the umbrella of this joint initiative, with rich opportunities for collaboration and exchange with each other, the local and international academic and business environments, and with research environments of both institutions.

European Mobility

During the 3-year PhD program, you will be part of a cohort of four PhD students starting in September 2023, enrolled at both institutions, RSB, France and INN, Norway. You will be based mainly at RSB, under the co-supervision of research faculty from RSB and INN. You will spend your first semester of your first year at INN and will attend seminars and short courses in both institutions over the 3 years. On successful completion the student will be awarded a PhD degree by both institutions.

The Programme

The PhD programme has a standard duration of 36 months for full-time students. In addition to dual supervision, it is structured around methods and specialised courses including advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, and a mandatory course on innovation studies, as well as various other formats to acquire world class academic skills.

Your profile

• You are an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher and are genuinely interested in sustainability, innovation and fostering beneficial social and environmental outcomes for society.
• You have a distinction or merit level Master’s degree in business or management-related areas and a high GPA on courses followed.
• You have a creative mindset and excellent analytical and communication skills.
• You have native or near-native competence in English or possess English proficiency shown by a recent (2 years’ maximum) TOEFL (equivalent 110 IBT minimum) or IELTS (7.5 overall score with >/=7 in all 4 sections).

Our offer

•  20,4K euros gross per year over 3 years, all tuition paid
•  Funding for European mobility expenses and international conferences
•  Possibility of participating in paid teaching, research and supervision at RSB from year 2
•  Dedicated space in the Research Lab
•  Access to the Learning Center (Registration to main research journals)
•  Onboarding service to help you relocate 

Information and application

Applicants are welcome to submit their application until 30th April 2023 via the RSB website at: here

Please indicate in the application that you applying for the Phd Scholarship 2023 RSB-INN.

Candidates must include all required documents in the application in order to be considered. 

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