Build a career with lasting impact through world-class research, global networks and dedicated career support.
Our graduates go on to successful careers at leading global business schools, universities, research institutions and innovative corporations around the world. Alongside rigorous academic training, you'll benefit from career support, international research networks and opportunities to develop the skills and experience needed for long-term success.
"My time at LBS gave me the opportunity to work closely with outstanding faculty, pursue research that excites me, benefit from excellent resources, and be part of a v..."
Purnoor Tak – Finance PhD2026
Assistant Professor – Stern Business School, University of New York
"LBS was an exceptional place to do a PhD: intellectually stimulating, collaborative and supportive. It gave me the training, mentorship and freedom to develop as an i..."
Frederico Bastianello – Finance PhD2026
Assistant Professor – London School of Economics
"The PhD at LBS taught me to think like a researcher — patiently, rigorously, and with real curiosity. The people I worked alongside made those years as rewarding pers..."
Naireet Ghosh – Management Science & Operations PhD2025
Assistant Professor – University of Texas
"LBS provided a stimulating and supportive environment for me to explore my research interests, learn the tools of the trade, and launch my academic career. The friend..."
Rohin Borpujari – Organisational Behaviour PhD2024
Assistant Professor – University College, London
" I'll always be grateful for my PhD at LBS. It gave me the opportunity to learn from outstanding faculty, meet PhD colleagues who are now close friends, share my rese..."
Andreani Martina – Accounting PhD2024
Assistant Professor – INSEAD
"At LBS, I learned to do research through frequent conversations with my advisors and intellectual arguments with my peers. The perspectives and ways of thinking I pic..."
Elizabeth Anne Helgason – Organisational Behaviour
Assistant Professor – Yale School of Management
"London Business School is an exceptional place to do research on questions that matter for the world. Students get to work closely with impact-driven professors who a..."
Alp Sungu – Management Science & Operations
Assistant Professor – Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
As a PhD student, you'll become part of a global community of researchers, academics and alumni. Throughout your studies, you'll build lasting relationships with faculty, fellow doctoral researchers and the wider London Business School network. Beyond graduation, you'll remain connected through an international community that supports collaboration, career development and lifelong professional connections.
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