The PhD Program provides funding to qualified doctoral students and guarantees four to five years of support based on academic performance. Students making satisfactory progress normally receive a full tuition & fee waiver and funding in the form of a teaching assistantship or scholarship. The PhD Program announces the assistantship and scholarship awards at the time of admission decisions. PhD students are also provided an ample research budget for presenting their work at premier conferences.
Stipends & Scholarships
The starting yearly stipend for full-time doctoral students is $39,300 over 12 months beginning in Fall 2024. Doctoral stipends are awarded in the form of a Teaching or Research Assistantship. Teaching Assistants (TAs) are employed a maximum of 20 hours per week to help meet the instructional needs of the University. Research Assistants (RAs) are employed a maximum of 20 hours per week to assist the research efforts of the faculty in a capacity that relates to the student’s educational goals. Typically, students awarded assistantships receive a full tuition waiver, with student medical insurance also covered by the university.
Students applying for admission will be automatically considered for the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellows program, which provides additional research support and funding as a research assistant for 4-5 years. Details can be found below in the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellows section.
Every PhD student receiving an assistantship will be eligible for a year-long research fellowship for four semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer). The goal of the fellowship is to help PhD students initiate their research activities early in the program. Students choose a faculty advisor and develop a quality research paper to be presented at the end of the fellowship year.
Students awarded assistantships are also eligible for part-time employee benefits. UT Dallas offers a dynamic and flexible package of valuable programs.
Assistantship awards are announced at the time of admission decisions.
Conference Funding
The Jindal School of Management provides each doctoral student generous funds over the course of the program to assist with costs related to traveling to professional meetings and conferences to present research.
PhD Grants Program
The Office of Graduate Education has designed a PhD Small Grants Program to assist PhD students at UT Dallas with dissertation-based research and travel expenses by offering supplemental financial support on a competitive basis. This funding is in addition to that given by the Jindal School of Management.
McDermott Fellows
Exceptional applicants will be considered for the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellows Program. Applicants selected for the program are awarded fellowships as Research Assistants (RA) and receive annually:
- 12-month stipend of $39,300
- Health insurance
- Tuition & fees
- Discretionary budget of $10,000
- Professional development activities and enrichment opportunities
The award is for 4 years (5th year as needed).15 of the most talented applicants to doctoral programs at UT Dallas will be named fellows. There is no separate application for the program; applicants will be automatically considered during admissions. Details can be found at the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellows website.
Alumni Testimonials
Bharadwaj Kadiyala
Assistant Professor, Eccles School of Business, University of Utah
The PhD program at UTD provides a fantastic environment for learning and sharing ideas with faculty who are widely regarded as experts in their respective fields and with other highly motivated PhD students. The faculty are extremely enthusiastic about identifying and rigorously addressing interesting research problems. I feel lucky to have been a part of that environment during my PhD and it is through my interactions with the faculty that I have been able to develop my own academic research agenda.
Qi Annabelle Feng
John and Donna Krenicki Chair,
Professor in Operations Management
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
During my time in the PhD program, I had the opportunity to interact with and learn from many extremely brilliant and well-respected professors. After graduating from the program, I realized that the benefit I obtained from was not just about writing several high-quality papers with them. They made me understand it is important to go deep and be broad, and they showed me a true scholar is a life-long learner who is always modest and curious.
Mina Ameri
Assistant Professor
The University of Pittsburgh
I started in the Jindal School of Management knowing nothing about research. But during my 5 years of PhD, I grew from being a student to being a researcher. And it was all because of the help and guidance I received from the kind and caring people there and especially my amazing advisors. Now, my professors and classmates have become my lifetime friends and I will always have what I’ve learned from them, how to work hard, how to not give up, and how to help others on similar journeys.
Hasan Cavusoglu
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Sauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia
Beyond their remarkable intellect, the faculty members at the Jindal School of Management impressed me with their passion for excellence in research, dedication to superb doctoral education and endless patience toward PhD students during my time in the program. They are truly a source of inspiration. I consider myself privileged to have been trained by incredible professors who showed us how to achieve rigor and relevance in research.
Devendra Kale
PhD in Management Science, Accounting
Assistant Professor,
University of Rhode Island
My time in the PhD program at the Jindal School of Management was about continuous intellectual development and critical thinking skills. Prior to joining the PhD program, I was unaware of the intricacies of academic research. But the well-structured program combined with continued and priceless support from my advisors made this uphill ride a memorable journey. It also helped me discover my passion for academic research and transform into an independent researcher. I strongly recommend Jindal School of Management to future PhD students.
Blair Flicker
Assistant Professor in Management Science
Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
The PhD program at UT Dallas has been nothing short of life-changing. The faculty—diverse in research interests but unified by deep expertise—turned me into a true scholar. My thinking is so much clearer now compared to when I began the program. My professors prepared me for a successful career as an academic by constantly pushing me, but gently. I had two kids during my studies, yet I was never questioned about how I chose to balance my research progress with family time. I do not know if I could have found a more supportive environment at any other institution.
Wei Chen
Assistant Professor in Analytics, Information & Operations, School of Business, University of Kansas
When I joined the PhD program at UT Dallas, I had a single objective in mind–to become a future faculty member at a research institution. Today, when I look back, I can say that the PhD program, especially the professors, helped me achieve this goal 100%: During my time at UTD, I have obtained invaluable skills that are required to conduct research and communicate with others. More importantly, I have gained confidence as a researcher and a teacher. For this, I am forever grateful.
Harish Guda
Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
The six years I spent at JSOM as a PhD student were ones of immense learning. My advisors were extremely patient, and supportive of my learning and growth. The abundant number of courses, seminars, research talks and conferences in the various departments at JSOM provided tremendous exposure to cutting-edge research in Management Science — it often felt like drinking from a firehose. I am grateful to the program for providing me with an excellent learning experience.
Xuying Zhao
Associate Professor in Operations Management
Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
At UTDallas, I met so many excellent professors and classmates, who have become my life-long mentors and friends. The professors are internationally recognized leaders in their areas, full of passion for research, extremely brilliant, and also hard-working. Meanwhile, they devote huge amount of time to helping and guiding PhD students. I feel very lucky to complete my PhD study in Naveen Jindal School of Management at UTDallas.
Subodha Kumar
Distinguished Fellow of the Information Systems Society, INFORMS
Paul R. Anderson Distinguished Chair Professor,
Marketing and Supply Chain Management,
Fox School of Business, Temple University
The PhD program at the Jindal School of Management prepared me for a successful career in academia. During my doctoral studies, I was fortunate to interact with brilliant professors from different disciplines. They helped me understand how to conduct high-impact research, and mentored me on how to effectively teach. I feel very privileged to have earned my PhD at the Jindal School of Management.
Oktay Urcan
Associate Professor of Accountancy and Fred & Virginia Roedgers Faculty Fellow
Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
PhD education at Jindal School of Management transformed me from an undergraduate student who never heard of accounting research to an accounting researcher and teacher at world renowned academic institutions. All credit goes to the faculty members and especially my advisors who patiently invested their valuable time in my PhD training. I enjoyed all moments we shared together as student-mentor, co-authors, colleagues and friends.
Aidin Namin
Associate Professor of Marketing Analytics, Loyola Marymount University
Doctoral programs at JSOM provide a diverse, inclusive, and research-intensive learning environment. The wonderful faculty and advisors train students on state-of-the-art quantitative techniques so that the students can conduct impactful research and build their academic career.
Haibin Yang
Professor in Strategic Management, College of Business, City University of Hong Kong
When I look back, it is amazing to see how much I changed during the four-years I spent in the PhD program at UTD. Before admission, I had no idea about academic research. Upon graduation, my view towards the business world had been fundamentally re-shaped by the theories and methods which I learned at various seminars. Thanks to the tremendous help from my professors, my time at UTD was full of fun, challenges and rewards
Tai-Yuan Chen
Alumni Professor of Finance, HKUST Business School, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The PhD program at UTD offered solid and life-altering training to students. Faculty members are well-known experts in their own field and most importantly, they are always available whenever students need advice. I was able to coauthor with them and started to build up my research pipeline in early stage . After graduation, with its rapid expansion, the reputation of Jindal School of Management continues to intangibly benefits my academic career. I sincerely appreciate the education from UTD SOM!
Jess Cornaggia
Alumni Professor of Finance, Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University
The PhD program prepared me for a successful career in academia. I had ample resources to conduct high quality research and, most importantly, I had helpful mentors who really invested in me and taught me the nuances of the profession.
Zhengrui Jiang
Professor of Information Systems, School of Business, Nanjing University
The faculty at the Jindal School of Management is world-renowned for their high research productivity. What is less known is that the training PhD students receive here is also top-notch. Despite their busy schedules, PhD student mentoring is always a priority for the professors. I feel very fortunate that I finished my PhD in Management Science at the Jindal School of Management.
Steve Sauerwald
Associate Professor, Department of Managerial Studies, College of Business, University of Illinois at Chicago
In addition to providing outstanding doctoral training, the faculty helped me to identify high impact research areas and provided incredible mentorship to bring those projects to fruition. I also benefited from a great cohort of supportive and bright PhD students who made the journey even more rewarding
PhD Resource Articles
Find advice and resources you need as you consider joining the PhD program at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management.
Is a PhD for you?
What does it mean to have a PhD?
Do you want to be your own boss? Have flexible hours designed around your needs? These are a few of the perks when working in academia – you are responsible for your own productivity, on your own schedule.
What makes a perfect PhD programs applicant?
Getting into a good PhD program is a bit like dating. Some programs are attractive but may not be a good fit under the surface. Finding a good match is important. Competition is fierce, and there is no one-size-fits all.
Why choose JSOM for my PhD?
The University of Texas at Dallas is a relatively young university, officially launched in 1969, with the first PhD in management awarded in 1977. The prestige of the program was quickly established, with graduates taking jobs at top-ranked institutions all over the world.
What’s it like to be a PhD student?
Will I receive financial support? Will I have free time? How many hours will be spent on work and classes? Are there any social activities available on campus? These are common questions as students begin the process of applying to a PhD program.
Ready to start your PhD application?
Before you apply, get familiar with the admission requirements and application process for Jindal School PhD programs at UT Dallas.
How to Apply