PhD Block seminars

The HEC Paris PhD Program offers an attractive series of block seminars open to PhD students from all over the world.

This seminar was both enriching and intellectually stimulating. The engaging group discussions and the professor’s insightful guidance gave me valuable impulses for my research and opened up new perspectives on my topic. A truly inspiring academic experience.

Lubna AL-Duri, PhD candidate, TUM School of Management

Every year, in spring we offer PhD Block Seminars for PhD students from other universities. They sit in the classroom together with HEC PhD students.

Each Seminar offers PhD-level training, typically about current research trends and frontiers in specialized topics.

Duration: 18h, one week (4 to 5 days), between April & July.

Credits: 3 ECTS

Number of seats: Max. 15 participants to ensure quality interaction.

Tuition: 900€ (Participants from HEC Paris Academic Partners: 50% discount).

Location: These courses are on-site at the HEC Paris, Campus Jouy en Josas, Access.

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How to Apply:

If you are interested by joining a course please submit your:

CV
Personal statement (max one page) which includes your current research interests and how they fit with the chosen seminar, as well as the contact details of your thesis supervisor

by email to Hailee Tindale from the PhD Office at tindale@hec.fr

Application Deadline: Approximately one month before the course begins, as most courses require preparation in advance. Please note that admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and applications may be declined if the course reaches full capacity.

Admissions Decision: 1 week after submission of the application.

Campus Services: On-campus housing possibility according to availability

Any questions? Write to tindale@hec.fr

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 HAVE NOW CLOSED. WE'LL BE BACK WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2027 - KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE.