Do you want to pursue a PhD that focuses on changing the world? Are you interested in learning how entrepreneurship can address important societal issues like health, climate change, or creating smarter cities? You don’t need to search any further!
As part of their esteemed IEIS Graduate School (“International Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Society”), the Iaelyon School of Management at Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 in France is offering a fantastic opportunity: a fully financed three-year doctoral scholarship beginning in October 2025.
📝 Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2025
📅 Program Start Date: October 2025
📍 Location: Iaelyon School of Management, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, France
💰 Funding: Fully funded (3-year doctoral contract)
🌍 Open to: International and French applicants
Program Summary:
The IEIS Graduate School (International Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Society) is recruiting a PhD student in Management Sciences. The research must focus on entrepreneurship and societal innovation (e.g., climate change, health, biodiversity, smart/green cities, etc.).
You will be based at the Magellan iaelyon Research Center under the supervision of Professor Marie-Christine Chalus.
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✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Master’s degree (Master 2 level) in Management Sciences or a related field with strong knowledge in entrepreneurship (completed or in progress).
- A completed research thesis (within the last 5 years) or one nearing completion.
- Academic excellence.
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship and its societal impact.
- Language proficiency: English and/or French (minimum B2 level; TOEIC ≥ 785).
- International background highly encouraged!
🗂️ Required Application Documents (PDF Format):
- CV (max 1 page, with photo)
- Copies of degrees & transcripts
- Thesis proposal (max 4 pages, with references)
- Research paper/thesis (from Master’s or equivalent – can be submitted later if still in progress)
- Language proficiency certificate
- Any additional relevant documents
How to Apply:
Send all documents to: [email protected]
Deadline: May 31, 2025, by 11:59 PM
📅 Timeline:
- 📬 Applications open: April 14, 2025
- 🗓️ Applications close: May 31, 2025
- 🗣️ IEIS interviews: Week of June 2, 2025
- 📄 Final research paper deadline (ADUM platform): May 30, 2025
- 🧑⚖️ SEG Doctoral School Interviews: Early July 2025
- ✅ Final Results Notification: Mid-July 2025
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👉 IEIS Doctoral Scholarship 2025 Info
