Pursuing a PhD at Harvard Business School (HBS) provides you with unique opportunities and resources, including guaranteed funding, top tier support for teaching and writing, collaboration opportunities with faculty at HBS and departments across the university, and much more. Watch this video to learn more about why HBS may be the right home to launch your career into business academia.

Are you considering getting a PhD to become a business school professor? Learn more about Harvard Business School's PhD programs and admissions process through our virtual information session.

This panel session provides a brief overview of business PhD programs and the application process. Our panel of faculty and students discuss topics ranging from finding the right program to being a faculty member at a top business school. DocNet is a consortium of business doctoral programs, providing opportunities to meet university representatives from business doctoral programs across the country.

The statement of purpose allows applicants to articulate their academic goals, research interests, and motivation for pursuing a PhD. Watch this video to learn more about the difference between your statement of purpose and personal statement submissions, and how to showcase your thoughts, abilities, and future research interests in 1,000 words.

Recommendation letters provide an in-depth, personalized evaluation of your academic abilities, research potential, and character. Whether you come from an academic or industry background, watch this video to learn more about what the admission committee looks for in recommendation letters, and suggestions on how to identify and approach your recommenders.

As you prepare for your PhD application, watch this video to learn more about what standardized tests are required for admission. Topics covered include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and International English Language Testing System (IELTS).