Frankfurt School of Finance & Management's Ph.D. Programme in Accounting, Economics, Finance an[...]

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading business school in Europe is offering a fully funded Doctoral Programme aimed at developing students' analytical skills and enabling them to publish in top journals. Resources include courses, faculty support, and a vibrant research environment. Eligible students will undertake independent research with a focus on asset pricing and can benefit from financial support and mentorship throughout their studies. This programme is ideal for those aiming to build a global academic network and pursue careers in economics or finance.

Leistungen

Monthly financial support up to EUR 2,320

Generous budget for travel and research expenditures

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical skills required for successful research.
• Master's degree or equivalent necessary for entry into the program.
• Ability to communicate research effectively to academic audiences.

Aufgaben

• Participate fully in the doctoral programme for up to five years.
• Conduct independent research with strong academic integrity.
• Focus on asset pricing research under guidance from faculty.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Independent research

Ausbildung

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools, recognised internationally for its rigorous and impactful research. We are committed to attracting the most talented doctoral students in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management by offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating academic environment.

The Doctoral Programme aims to develop strong analytical skills, teach students how to publish in top journals and enable them to build a strong global academic network. The first two years can also count toward the Master of Business Research and Analytics M.Sc. (MBRA), which is ideal if you don’t yet hold a master’s degree. This fully funded programme includes advanced courses, close faculty support, and a vibrant research environment in one of Europe’s leading business schools.

The Doctoral Programme at Frankfurt School offers four research-focused concentrations. Each concentration provides in-depth training, academic guidance and the tools needed to build a successful research career in the respective field.

The first two years of the programme consist of three types of courses, required for all students: core courses, concentration courses and electives.

Core courses: focus on analytical and methodological training across a broad spectrum of research techniques.

Concentration courses: provide deep specialisation in the student’s chosen field – Accounting, Economics, Finance or Management – and form the basis for their future research.

Electives: allow students to further develop expertise in their area of interest and may be taken at partner institutions worldwide

Study Structure

An overview of the Doctoral Programme at Frankfurt School, highlighting its structure, research focus, and academic excellence.

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• University of Hong Kong
• University of Mannheim

Placements: Expert Positions

• Cornerstone Research
• European Central Bank
• European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
• German Council of Economic Experts

Frankfurt School offers monthly financial support of up to EUR 2,320 tax-exempt from the first year onwards and a generous budget for travel and research expenditures. Students must devote 100 % of their working time to their doctoral studies for up to five years.

(exclusively for students in the doctoral programme at Frankfurt School's Finance Department)

The goal of the Bursary Award is to provide both non-material and financial support for outstanding research in the field of asset pricing within the framework of Frankfurt School's doctoral programme. The Invesco Bursary Award is to be presented to an emerging researcher with a research focus in asset pricing to recognise academic achievement and innovation. Students in Frankfurt School's doctoral programme in the Finance Department, beginning in their third year of study, are eligible for the Scholarship Award. The Bursary Award is made possible by Invesco.

Selection process

The Bursary Award is presented every three years to an emerging researcher whose research focuses on asset pricing, in recognition of academic excellence and innovation. Students in the doctoral programme at Frankfurt School Finance Department are eligible for the study prize from their third year of study onwards. The Bursary Award promotes academic excellence.

The selection committee consists of the Department Head at Frankfurt School, the Vice President of Research, and the recommending professor (the faculty member who nominated the candidate). The committee reviews the candidate's academic achievements in their doctoral studies and the relevance of their research work to the topic of asset pricing.

There is no legal right to a Bursary Award.

Research focus: Macro Finance, Asset Pricing, Monetary Economics
Advisor: Professor Emanuel Mönch
Job Market Paper: "Trading Volume and Monetary Policy Surprises"
Personal Page: https://jonasjensen.eu
Contact: [e-mail]

We are delighted to present the next generation of researchers who will shape theory and practice in business and society.

If you wish to inform us about a job opening orother professional opportunities for doctoral students, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Faculty

Our faculty members closely mentor students throughout the programme, fostering a supportive and intellectually vibrant environment. Frankfurt School’s faculty includes experienced researchers in Accounting, Finance, Management and Economics. Professors offer close mentorship, guide impactful research and help you develop strong academic careers in a globally respected research environment.

Frankfurt School offers more than 50 student initiatives covering sport, arts & culture, social engagement, and personal or professional development. These create a vibrant community and give you the opportunity to get involved, expand your network and make friends across all programmes.

1: Knowledge and Understanding in the Respective Field of Specialisation

Graduates demonstrate a systematic understanding of their research discipline and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field. They have a deep command of the relevant literature.

2: Usage and Development of Knowledge

Graduates identify research questions at the frontier of scientific knowledge. They autonomously design and perform substantial research projects with scientific integrity.

3: Effective Communication

Graduates are effective communicators in their research field. They convey their knowledge effectively to academic audiences, while also making it accessible to students and non-specialists.

4: Independent Research in Line with International Standards

Graduates are trained to be placed on the international academic job market. Graduates understand the principles of good academic conduct and are able to reflect on ethical issues in science based on commonly accepted standards of good academic conduct. Graduates are trained to engage in independent research and to apply a critical and analytical approach to complex problems.

Get detailed information about our programmes in our brochure.

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