PhD Studentships in Finance

SSRN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business school based in London is offering PhD studentships in Finance aimed at exceptional graduates. These studentships provide tuition fees and a maintenance grant of £22,780 per annum for four years, starting in October 2026. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive research training and have opportunities to attend conferences. This initiative also includes specific funding for Black British students to promote diversity in academia. Applications are open until February 9, 2025.

Benefits

Funding for conference attendance

Monthly maintenance grants

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic achievement in Finance-related subjects.
• Research potential in topics like Accounting, Asset Pricing, and Corporate Finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in Finance over four years.
• Participate in reading groups and workshops on academic skills.
• Attend conferences as part of the funding provided.

Job description

Organization

Bayes Business School, City St George's University of London

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Posted

PhD Studentships in Finance

Job Description & Qualification

Applications are sought from exceptional UK, EU and overseas graduates. Studentships will be awarded to students based on outstanding academic achievement and research potential in the following subject areas:

• Accounting
• Asset Pricing
• Banking and FinTech
• Commodity, Shipping Finance and Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance and ESG
• Finance and the Real Economy
• Financial Econometrics
• International Finance
• Market Microstructure
• Mathematical Finance

COURSE STRUCTURE

The PhD track lasts four years with first‑year students taking taught modules across a range of topics as well as in research methodology. Years 2 to 4 are devoted to working on the PhD dissertation; further training includes reading groups in specific research areas, workshops on presentation skills and academic writing and intense pre‑job market training.

Please refer to our PhD finance page at https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/study/phd/finance

Our faculty includes...

All of them at the forefront of the academic debate; they form a vibrant community where collaborations and exchanges across fields are common.

THE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (REF) 2021

The REF 2021 rated Bayes fifth in the UK for Business and Management research. In total, 92% of our research was rated as world‑leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). This highlights the world‑class quality of Bayes Business School’s research and recognises the impact it has on business and policymakers.

STUDENTSHIPS

We offer up to six PhD studentships in Accounting and Finance, comprising tuition fees and a maintenance grant of £22,780 per annum for four years, starting in October 2026. Studentships also offer funding for conference attendance over four years. A PhD studentship award is also available for Black British students as part of an initiative to address the significant underrepresentation of Black British students in postgraduate research and academia.

CAREERS

PhD studies take place in a challenging and stimulating intellectual environment that questions received wisdom and explores the boundaries of knowledge. Recent graduates have gone on to follow research and teaching careers at leading institutions. See student stories at https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/study/phd/student-stories

Full details and application procedures can be found at:

How to apply: https://www.bayes.citystgeorges.ac.uk/study/phd/how-to-apply

Closing date 09 February 2025

Contact

Mr Abdul Momin
Bayes Business School
106 Bunhill Row
London EC1Y 8TZ
T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

About the Organization

Bayes Business School is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of 'triple crown' accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. 5th in the UK for business and management research. 2nd best in London, 6th in the UK, 34th in Europe. 5th in the UK for Finance Research, 8th in the UK for Management. 1st in Europe for Actuarial Science research.