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  • Degree

    PhD

  • Format

    Full-time

  • Length

    Five years

  • Start

    September 2025

Launch your academic career

The Erasmus Full-time PhD Programme in Management and Economics is a fully-funded, English-based programme focused on developing and nurturing international academic talent.

The programme is hosted by the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). Founded by RSM and Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), ERIM is committed to research excellence: Offering outstanding education, together with leading-edge facilities and generous funding, ERIM is one of the best places to launch your academic career.

Completing the full-time PhD programme leads to a PhD degree from RSM.

Highlights

Peers from all over the world

With PhD candidates representing more than 30 nationalities, you will join a community of some of the most promising academics from a variety of backgrounds

Highly advanced research infrastructure

You will have access to cutting edge research facilities, electronic journals and databases, funding opportunities, as well as conferences and research seminars

Expert guidance from top academics

Working within the ERIM community, you will receive personal supervision by distinguished international professors who will expertly guide your progress with genuine interest

Programme details

More information about the full-time PhD programme

Richard Haans

Director of Full-Time PhD Programme

Silvija Prancane-Verhoef

Team Lead PhD Programmes

Aimee Steenstra Toussaint

Admissions Officer

Miho Iizuka

Course Coordinator

Kim Harte

PhD Series Coordinator & Confidential Counsellor for PhDs