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 MominBayes Business School106 Bunhill RowLondon EC1Y 8TZT: +44(0)20 7040 8618E: Bayesphd-enquiries@city.ac.uk
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.
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