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Preparing Thought Leaders to Shape the Future

Join a dynamic, supportive community that prizes innovation and curiosity

As a Foster PhD student, you will partner with world-class faculty to push the boundaries of knowledge, make a lasting impact in your field, and shape the future of business research.
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“The Foster PhD Program has been instrumental in building both my research and teaching skills, all while fostering a collaborative and supportive academic environment. The program’s unwavering commitment to student development and the faculty’s dedication to mentorship and scholarly growth have left a lasting impact on me. This support has made the otherwise-challenging PhD journey both enjoyable and rewarding.”

-Joe Croom, Ph.C., Accounting
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Program Highlights

Foster is a top research institution with an outstanding faculty of impactful and supportive thought leaders. As a PhD student, we will provide you with a unique and invaluable experience that includes:

Key Dates & Admissions

Students are admitted Autumn Quarter only.
Our application deadline is December 15th.

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Please join us for our virtual open house

PhD Program Director Crystal Farh offers compelling reasons to consider the Foster School, and some advice to help you stand out as an applicant.Watch

Preparing to pursue a PhD in Business?

Croom’s research focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies and financial information.Read More

Joe Croom Earns Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship

UW Foster alumnus Justin Angle examines the conundrum of wildfire in a warming world—and how we can mitigate the risk more effectively.Read More

This is Wildfire

Foster PhD student Ekonkar Kaur wins “Business for a Better World” dissertation prize for investigating the effects of remote work on mental health.” on both the undergraduate and graduate side.Read More

New Research: Remotely Well

Research and Publications

According to the current Financial Times research index, Foster’s faculty ranks #10 in the world (averaged over the past five years) for its combined publication rate in the top 50 scholarly journals representing every business discipline. Of the 83 faculty members at Foster, 37 (45%) are involved in the review process at a leading academic journal, providing strong evidence of research impact.

Mana Heshmati

Mana Heshmati,
Asst. Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Strategic Learning

Strategy courses provide real-world value to MBA students—especially those who tend to be confident.

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Jessica (Huisi) Li

Jessica (Huisi) Li,
Asst. Professor of Management and Organization

Lack of Power Corrupts, Too

Those who lack power and status in an organization tend to promote themselves through strategic deceit

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Faculty Research