Research Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Finance at Leuphana University 2025
In 2025, Leuphana University of Lüneburg is offering a PhD scholarship in Entrepreneurial Finance within its Doctoral Research Group Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation (EMI). Awarded for a maximum of three years (plus an additional 12 months for candidates with caregiving responsibilities), the scholarship provides €1,650 per month and supports empirical research in areas like entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and sustainable management.
Eligibility requires a strong master’s degree in management or related fields, fluency in English, and interest in qualitative methods. Recipients join a vibrant academic community, gaining access to workshops, research colloquia, expert supervision, and conference funding within EMI’s research centres.
Programs and Research Focus:
The scholarship is aligned with Leuphana’s programs in:
- Finance for Entrepreneurs
- Corporate Strategy
- Corporate Finance that is Sustainable
- Private equity and venture capital
- Quantitative Methods and Empirical Finance
Your role will involve teaching, research project collaboration, international conference participation, and knowledge transfer between academia and the real world.
Finance Scholarship Benefits of the Role:
By joining Leuphana, you get:
- A position in the public service that is secure and offers pension benefits through VBL.
- Professional development opportunities, both internal and external.
- Remote work options and flexibility with working hours (6 a.m.–9 p.m.).
- Participation in wellness and recreation programs during work hours.
- Commuting permit sponsored by the university for employment in Germany.
- Meals are provided on campus by the university cafeteria.
- The opportunity to work in a building designed by Daniel Libeskind and situated adjacent to a nature reserve.
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Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Possess a Master’s degree or Diploma in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, business informatics, or a related field.
- Exhibit a profound enthusiasm for data science and/or finance.
- Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software, including R, Python, or Stata.
- (Ideally) possess experience with empirical financial research and financial datasets.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication abilities in both German and English.
- Be competent of independent academic work, organized, and team-oriented.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the scholarship about?
This is a fully funded PhD scholarship in Entrepreneurial Finance offered by the Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation (EMI) doctoral group at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany. It supports empirical research projects related to entrepreneurial finance, innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
What does the scholarship provide?
Monthly stipend: €1,650
Child allowance: Available if applicable
Initial funding: 1 year
Extension: Up to 3 years (or 4 for those with caregiving responsibilities)
Work restriction: Max 8 hours/week of external employment allowedWho is eligible to apply?
You must hold (or expect to hold by November 2025) a Master’s degree in:
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Innovation management
Psychology, or related social sciences
Strong foundation in empirical research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed)
High level of English proficiency
Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply
