Program Overview

PhD in Organizational Behavior

The PhD in Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management is a prestigious program that admits approximately four students each year.

Eligibility Qualifications

To be eligible for the program, applicants must demonstrate:

• The desire to study questions and design inquiries that have a positive impact on the world.
• The ability to articulate well-thought-out questions and hypotheses that align with ongoing research in the department.
• The desire and ability to acquire rigorous research and statistical knowledge and skills, including quantitative statistics skills applied during research.
• The desire to work with individuals, groups, organizations, and/or communities who are interested in research-driven change.
• Demonstrated academic competence within the previous three years, as evidenced by grade transcripts and GRE/GMAT test scores.
• English proficiency for all international students.
• Previous research experience, publications, or scholarship, if any.

Application Deadlines

The program is not accepting applications for 2026.

Required Application Materials

The following materials are required to complete the application:

• Transcripts: For initial application consideration, uploading "unofficial transcripts" is acceptable. Official transcripts will be required for admitted students.
• Standardized test scores:
  • GMAT or GRE.
  • A current English proficiency exam score for all international students.
• Statement of objectives/research interest
• Current resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)
• A written piece that shows writing and thinking skills, such as a proposal, report, class paper, or research paper. Generally, the written submission should be between five and ten pages long.

Financing Your PhD in Organizational Behavior

The program offers a full tuition waiver for four years of doctoral study, along with a competitive monthly stipend for four years of doctoral study. Teaching assistantships, research assistantships with ongoing funded faculty projects, and course instruction are important program elements that enable students to gain necessary professional experience in high-quality teaching and research.