International applicants with an accredited bachelor\'s degree or equivalent are eligible. Candidates should demonstrate strong quantitative and verbal ability, excellent academic preparation, research potential and a serious commitment to careers in business research and academia.

Kellogg\'s full-time PhD trains researchers across major management disciplines. Admitted students receive tuition support, a 12-month stipend, student health-insurance coverage and a one-time computer subsidy, with renewal subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Benefits
Financial aid includes tuition support, monthly stipend paid over 12 months, student health-insurance coverage and a one-time USD 2,000 computer subsidy. Funding is renewed for students making satisfactory academic progress; programme guidance describes a five-year package.

Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree or international equivalent; transcripts and certified translations where applicable; statement of purpose; recommendations; CV; required GRE or GMAT for the selected area; and English proficiency where applicable. For tests taken under the earlier TOEFL scale, the published minimum is 100; applicants taking the redesigned TOEFL must follow the current official scale shown in the application guidance.

How to apply
Select the appropriate Kellogg doctoral field and submit the full application between 15 September and 15 December 2026. Verify the programme-specific test requirement before booking an examination.