Description
The Harvard Business School (HBS) is inviting applications for its fully funded PhD programs beginning in Fall 2026. The opportunity is open to exceptional candidates worldwide who aspire to pursue rigorous, research-oriented doctoral studies in business, management, and economics. Each admitted student will receive full financial support, including tuition coverage, health insurance, and an annual stipend of $56,392, guaranteed for five years through the HBS Doctoral Fellowship.
Available PhD Programs
HBS is accepting applications for admission across the following disciplines:
- Accounting – Focused on empirical and theoretical research in financial and managerial accounting.
- Business Economics – Exploring the intersection of economics and business decision-making.
- Health Policy Management – Integrating public health and management research to improve healthcare systems.
- Marketing – Centered on consumer behavior, quantitative modeling, and strategic marketing analysis.
- Organizational Behavior – Examining leadership, motivation, and group dynamics in business contexts.
- Strategy – Focused on competitive advantage, corporate governance, and innovation strategy.
- Technology & Operations Management – Investigating operational efficiency, innovation processes, and technological transformation.
These programs prepare future scholars to conduct impactful research and contribute to global academic and business communities.
Funding & Benefits
All admitted doctoral students receive comprehensive funding that enables full academic focus and research excellence:
- Full tuition coverage for five years
- Annual stipend of $56,392 (USD)
- Health insurance for the duration of the program
- Access to world-class research facilities, mentorship, and conference funding
- Professional development opportunities through HBS’s extensive academic network
This unparalleled support ensures that PhD scholars can dedicate themselves entirely to research and scholarly innovation.
Information Sessions
Prospective applicants are encouraged to join the free virtual information sessions to learn more about the programs, the admissions process, and the financial support system.
Session Dates:
- November 5, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- December 3, 2025
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These sessions provide valuable insights directly from HBS faculty and current doctoral students.
Application Deadline: The application for the HBS PhD 2026 cohort is now open. Applicants are advised to submit their complete materials by the official deadline posted on the HBS Doctoral Programs website to ensure full consideration for admission and funding.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to:
- Begin their application by reviewing the detailed instructions provided on the HBS Doctoral Admissions portal.
- Applicants should complete the online application form, ensuring that all required documentation, including academic transcripts, test scores, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation, is submitted by the listed deadline.
- Candidates are also encouraged to participate in one of HBS’s virtual outreach events to learn more about the programs, the research community, and funding available.
- Once the application is submitted, the admissions committee conducts a holistic review, evaluating each applicant’s academic background, research potential, fit with the department, and leadership capabilities.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment, which may include interviews, discussion of research interests, and review of previous work or publications.
- Admitted candidates receive a doctoral fellowship that covers tuition, health insurance, and a stipend; for example, the 2025-26 stipend is listed at $56,392 USD annually, guaranteed for up to five years.
- Applicants are urged to carefully check the programs of interest, such as Accounting, Business Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Technology & Operations Management, Health Policy, and Organizational Behavior, and select the appropriate field during their submission.
Finally, candidates should monitor email communications closely and respond promptly to requests for further information or interviews to secure full consideration for admission and fellowship support.
Website URL
https://www.hbs.edu/doctoral/admissions-financial-support/Pages/tuition-financial-support.aspx