Are you looking for a fully financed PhD program in Europe that focuses on innovative accounting, finance, and management research? Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious 41st PhD cycle (2025-2028) at the Università Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC in Italy. Talented graduates who want to pursue advanced academic or professional careers in fields including innovation, sustainable finance, ESG accounting, artificial intelligence in management, and digital supply chains are the target audience for this worldwide PhD program.
One of the top private institutions in Italy, LIUC is renowned for its strong industry contacts, emphasis on applied research, and international collaboration. Its PhD program in management, finance, and accounting gives students the methodological, analytical, and practical abilities they need to work in research institutes, academia, multinational corporations, or policymaking.
The program is multidisciplinary and closely relates to the strategic aims of the School of Industrial Engineering and the School of Economics and Management at LIUC. The research is arranged according to major themes, such as technology and operations management, the circular economy and sustainable supply chains, innovation management, digitalization and artificial intelligence in management, sustainable finance and ESG reporting, and managerial and financial accounting. For those who are dedicated to bringing about significant change in Europe and beyond, this PhD program provides the perfect route with its strong emphasis on future-oriented business and policy development.
Host Country: Italy
University: University Carlo Cattaneo
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must possess a master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale or equivalent) in one of the following subjects or be anticipated to acquire one by October 31, 2025:
- (LM-56, LM-77, LM-76) Economics
- Finance (LM-16)
- Management of Engineering (LM-31)
- Corporate and Public Communication (LM-59)
- Administration of the Public (LM-63)
- It is necessary to have a minimum final grade of 95/110 (or its equivalent, such as 86/100 for international qualifications).
- As long as their work experience and academic background are pertinent to the PhD program, candidates with degrees from other fields are also eligible to apply.
Benefits:
- Complete Financial Assistance: All six PhD seats have complete financial assistance, which includes a full tuition waiver for the duration of the program.
- Annual Scholarship: To support living expenses and research endeavors, each job comes with a competitive scholarship worth €20,400 annually (pre-tax), which is paid out in monthly installments.
- Renewable Funding: Scholarships are given out for a single year at a time and can be renewed every year for a maximum of three years if the recipient makes good academic progress and performance.
- Diverse Funding Sources: In keeping with the university’s close relations to the business and policy communities, LIUC-Università Carlo Cattaneo funds the scholarships in collaboration with a number of public and private sector entities.
- Research-Specific Opportunities: Certain scholarships could be linked to specific research topics or initiatives that complement the PhD program’s strategic focus areas. For those particular roles, candidates whose interests align with these topics might be given preference.
Deadline: 06 June 2025
