Join the Vanguard Society:
Investing boldly. Inspiring futures.
The PhD Project has transformed business education for over three decades — and you have been a vital part of that legacy.
Now, we invite you to help enable The PhD Project to make an even greater impact as a member of the Vanguard Society, an exclusive giving circle of committed individuals who want to ensure the future of our mission: To expand the pool of workplace talent by developing business school faculty who encourage, mentor, and support tomorrow’s leaders.
Why Give?
Your journey and engagement through The PhD Project opens doors, creates community, and empowers a new kind of leadership in business education. By joining the Vanguard Society, you’re not only giving back — you’re paying it forward for the next generation of doctoral students, faculty, and change agents.
Membership Tiers
Catalyst Member – $1,000
Support the efforts to launch careers in academia and beyond.
Champion Member – $2,500
Champion and support the next generation of doctoral candidates.
Visionary Member – $5,000
Create visions that shape the future of business education.
Distinguished Member – $10,000
Make a transformative impact on the future of The PhD Project.
Each giving level comes with special recognition opportunities, exclusive Vanguard Society updates, and invitations to donor appreciation events.
The Vanguard Club
Students who give $20/month will become members of the Vanguard Club — a special tier within the Vanguard Society, exclusively for students, that recognizes the commitment of emerging scholars and future leaders.
The Vanguard Society is dedicated to ensuring that aspiring business scholars have the resources they need to succeed. Every contribution makes a difference in shaping the future of business leadership.
Your Support Matters
Testimonials
“The PhD Project has helped me to improve myself so that I can help all of my students achieve their goals.”
“The greater danger lies not in setting our aim to high and falling short but setting our aim to low and achieving our goals. We have never set our aim to low at The PhD Project. ”
“The PhD Project is the best change agent in the world.”
“We are obligated to make the path better for those following behind us!”
Join The Vanguard Society
Leading the way toward lasting change.
