Fully Funded PhD in Sustainability Management 2027 at Rotterdam School of Management, Netherlands
University: Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
PhD area: Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
Study duration: 4 years
Start date: September 2027
Application deadline: 15 January 2027
Funding: Fully funded, salaried PhD employment
Monthly salary: €3,204–€4,051 gross
About the opportunity
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability.
The opportunity is offered through the Business-Society Management Department. The successful candidate will conduct independent research on how organisations can respond to major challenges facing society and the natural environment.
An attractive feature of this position is that candidates can develop their own research topic within the department's research interests, with guidance from an academic supervisory team.
Potential research areas
Applicants may explore topics such as:
Behavioural sustainability and ethical decision-making.
Social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
Environmental sustainability and organisational responses to climate challenges.
Corporate responsibility and business ethics.
Psychological processes influencing responsible behaviour and misconduct.
How organisations contribute to sustainable development.
Alternative and innovative approaches to organising businesses and institutions.
The university welcomes proposals using quantitative methods, including surveys and experiments, as well as qualitative approaches such as interviews, case studies and ethnographic research.
Financial benefits
This is a fully funded and salaried doctoral position. Successful candidates become employees of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The advertised salary is:
€3,204–€4,051 gross per month, depending on the applicable salary scale and employment stage.
Employment benefits under the Dutch Universities' Collective Labour Agreement.
Funding for a 3–6 month research visit at an international university.
Access to academic supervision, research seminars and doctoral training.
Opportunities to collaborate with international researchers.
Who can apply?
Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Master's degree in one of the following fields:
Business Studies or Management.
Sociology.
Economics.
Psychology.
A related academic discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate:
A strong interest in sustainability and management research.
A clear research topic and proposed research methods.
Good academic and research potential.
Experience or interest in statistical analysis, experimental research, interviews or other relevant research methods.
Independence, creativity and commitment to academic research.
Applicants from different academic and national backgrounds are welcome.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency unless they qualify for an official university exemption.
The stated minimum requirements include:
IELTS Academic: Overall 7.5, with at least 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL iBT: For tests taken before 1 January 2026, at least 100 overall and 23 in each section.
For the revised TOEFL scale from 1 January 2026, at least 5 in every section.
The vacancy specifically states that applications without the required English test results or an accepted exemption will be excluded.
Required application documents
Prepare the following documents:
Updated academic CV in English.
Master's degree certificate or evidence of expected completion.
Certified academic transcripts.
Two academic reference letters or referee details, as requested through the application system.
IELTS or TOEFL results, where applicable.
Statement of Purpose or motivation letter.
Research proposal outlining your intended research topic and methodology.
For this particular vacancy, your cover letter should explain your preferred research topic, proposed methodology and potential supervisory team. The programme's general research statement guidance specifies a maximum of two pages.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official university recruitment process.
Official vacancy and application:
https://www.eur.nl/werken-bij-eur/vacatures/phd-business-ethics-responsibility-and-sustainability
RSM PhD programme information:
https://www.rsm.nl/faculty-research/phd-in-management/full-time-phd-programme/
Application deadline: 15 January 2027
Advice for Tanzanian applicants
This opportunity may be worth considering for Tanzanian graduates with Master's qualifications in management, business, economics, sociology, psychology or related disciplines.
A strong application should go beyond expressing an interest in sustainability. It should identify a specific research problem, explain why the issue matters, and demonstrate how the proposed research could contribute to academic knowledge and practical solutions.
For example, applicants could explore sustainable business practices in Tanzania, corporate environmental responsibility, ethical decision-making in organisations, or the role of businesses in addressing social and environmental challenges.
Need assistance with your PhD application?
Madame Ritha Academic offers guidance to prospective international PhD applicants, including:
PhD opportunity and eligibility assessment.
Academic CV preparation.
Research proposal development support.
Statement of Purpose and motivation letter guidance.
Application document review and submission guidance.
Contact Madame Ritha Academic to discuss your academic background and suitability for this opportunity.
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Admission and funding decisions are made by Erasmus University Rotterdam. Application support does not guarantee selection.
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