Stanford GSB PhD Program

Discover a focus and intensity greater than you may have thought possible. As a PhD student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, you will be inspired and challenged to explore novel ideas and complex questions.

Applications for Fall 2026 will open in September 2025.

Become an Outstanding Scholar

Our PhD Program is designed to develop outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at leading academic institutions throughout the world. You will embark on a challenging and meaningful experience, focusing your academic study in one of seven distinct fields within the PhD degree program.

Is a PhD Right for You?

Strong PhD candidates are full of ideas and curiosity, with a passion and aptitude for research. If you’re prepared to embark on a rigorous career in research and develop your full potential, we invite you to explore the possibilities of a PhD in business. Admitted students receive full fellowships for their doctoral studies.

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Bottlenecks for Evidence Adoption

Stefano DellaVigna, Woojin Kim, Elizabeth Linos
Journal of Political Economy 2025 Vol. 132 Issue 8

Balancing Cost and Care: Analyzing Commercial Pricing for TAVR and SAVR

Chen Wei, Pranav Sharma, Ishan Paranjpe, Paul A. Heindenreich, Kevin A. Schulman, Alexander Sandhu
American Heart Journal 2025

A Customer Journey Mapping Approach with Mobile Application

Yiqing Ding, James M. Lattin, Awua M. Buahin, Gabriella A. Dweck
Journal of Mechanical Design 2025 Vol. 147 Issue 7

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Research Fellows Program

Gain valuable research experience and training in a two-year, pre-doctoral opportunity at Stanford University.