Stanford Graduate School of Business Research Fellows Program 2026–27: Research Projects, Eligibility, Requirements and Application Guide
The Stanford Graduate School of Business Research Fellows Program invites applications for its Dedicated Research Fellow Track, enabling aspiring researchers to collaborate directly with faculty on advanced projects. The initiative is designed for candidates pursuing academic research, quantitative social science, and future PhD studies.
Overview
The Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford GSB) Research Fellows Program offers aspiring researchers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working directly with Stanford faculty on advanced research projects. The program features two primary paths: the Dedicated Research Fellow Track, which allows fellows to focus intensively on a specific research area across fields like accounting, economics, finance, and organizational behavior, and the Standard Track, which provides a rotational model across multiple faculty projects.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience conducting high-level, faculty-led academic research.
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with Stanford professors, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers.
- Advanced research training in empirical analysis, data management, econometric modeling, and quantitative methods.
- Preparation and strong foundational experience for candidates considering future PhD studies or research-focused careers.
Eligibility
- Open to candidates interested in academic research, economics, finance, accounting, data analysis, public policy, and quantitative social science.
- Specific academic and technical requirements vary by project; for instance, some projects prioritize programming and data skills in R or Python, while others welcome strong quantitative candidates even without prior subject-specific experience in economics or accounting.
- Applicants may choose up to three projects of interest under the Dedicated Track that align with their background and career goals.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by completing the official online application process. Follow these recommended steps:
- Review all available faculty-led research projects and consider multidisciplinary options outside your primary degree field.
- Compare your academic background, technical skills, and research interests with the specific requirements of the projects.
- Select up to three projects of interest for the Dedicated Track.
- Prepare application materials that clearly demonstrate your research interests, technical abilities, and professional objectives.
- Submit your application through the official portal.
To start your application, visit the official Stanford GSB application page here.
Deadline
The application opened on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Because a specific closing date is not provided in the announcement, applicants should verify the current timeline directly with the institution.