The University of Oregon, based in Eugene, OR offers a fully funded PhD in Business. The PhD program develops scholars who will take their places at leading colleges and universities throughout the world. Students must demonstrate the ability to create knowledge through original research in their areas of specialization. All incoming Lundquist College of Business Ph.D. students is guaranteed graduate employment (GE) positions for five years, contingent on the student making satisfactory progress. The GE appointment is for the nine-month academic year. A Graduate Employment position includes a tuition waiver, salary, fee subsidy, and health insurance. Summer support is guaranteed for four summers.