Lauder Business School is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program 2026/2027, an initiative designed to give LBS Master's students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience while pursuing their degree.

The GRA Program allows students to work closely with the LBS Research Team and faculty members on academic and applied research projects, providing hands-on exposure to the research process and helping participants develop skills that are highly valued in academia and industry alike.

A Unique Opportunity to Gain Research Experience

Research Assistants collaborate with LBS faculty under supervision and may contribute to a variety of activities, including:

• Conducting literature reviews and bibliographic research

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Assisting with the design and preparation of research experiments

• Supporting academic and applied research projects

• Participating in supervised research alongside LBS professors

The program offers Master's students the chance to deepen their analytical abilities, strengthen their academic profile, and gain insight into the research process behind modern business scholarship.

Program Details

• Application Deadline: 30 July 2026

• Program Start: October 2026

• Duration: 6 months

• Benefit: 50% tuition fee reduction for the semester following the scholarship announcement

Please note that participation in the GRA Program does not constitute an employment relationship with Lauder Business School. Intellectual property rights are governed by §5.3 of the Educational Training Contract.

Application Requirements

Selection is based on:

• A Letter of Intent

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application materials to Dr. Sandra Pauser, MA following the formal Call for Applications.