Overview

Applications are open for two fully funded PhD positions in Sport and Sustainability at Audencia Business School, as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme. This international research network involves 17 doctoral candidates across leading European universities, aiming to advance knowledge at the intersection of sport, sustainability, and business.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research on circular economy principles in sport equipment supply networks.
Examine the implementation of circular economy principles in sport event planning, operations, and stakeholder networks.
Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research within a European network.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business, management, sustainability, or a related discipline.
Strong interest in circular economy, sustainable sport management, or sustainable supply chains.
Good English language proficiency.
Motivation to conduct interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

Benefits

Fully funded PhD positions.
Structured doctoral training through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network.
Access to an international research network of 17 doctoral researchers.
Mentorship and academic supervision from researchers at Audencia and partner universities.
Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and institutions.
Support to publish research in reputable academic journals.