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Accounting PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 45 Accounting PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

A PhD in Accounting gives doctoral students the opportunity to undertake a significant research project in Accounting, Finance and other related subject areas. You’ll have the chance to use qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as investigating how your work can be applied in business, policy and commercial sectors.

What’s it like to do a PhD in Accounting?

Doing a PhD in Accounting will let you broaden your academic horizons, as well as hone in on aspects of Accounting that you find especially compelling. These programmes can be particularly useful for practicing accountants who several years of professional experience and wish to take their career to the next level.

Whether you’re examining the impact of government policy and the law on accounting practices or figuring out new ways of improving the cybersecurity of accountancy software, a doctoral degree in Accounting allows you to spend at least three years on your research project, under the supervision of renowned experts in your field.

Some typical Accounting PhD research topics include:

  • Taxation
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Payroll management
  • Corporate and personal finance management
  • Financial policy
  • Public sector accounting
  • Sustainability practices and accounting

The nature of Accounting means that there’s also plenty of scope for interdisciplinary study, with subjects like Economics, Business and Law offering excellent opportunities for cross-departmental research.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for a typical PhD in Accounting usually involve a Bachelors and a Masters degree in a related subject. You’ll also need to submit a compelling research proposal detailing your study plans. You may also need some professional experience in Accounting, depending on the programme.

PhD in Accounting funding options

In the UK, PhDs in Accounting are funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which provides a tuition fee waiver and a living cost stipend. Depending on the programme, you may submit your own research proposal before being considered for funding, or apply for a project that already has funding attached.

It’s also possible to apply for a PhD loan to help with the costs of a doctorate in Accounting (although this can’t be combined with Research Council funding). Other options for financial support include university scholarships, graduate teaching assistantships and charities.

If you’re considering a part-time PhD in Accounting, it may also be worth asking your employer if they’re happy to sponsor you.

PhD in Accounting careers

A PhD in Accounting will equip you with the tools to pursue a career in any number of business sectors that require expertise in accountancy. Whether you’re applying your research in a legal or corporate context, teaching the next generation of accountants or setting up your own firm, the research skills you’ve developed are bound to come in handy.

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Fully funded PhD studentships at Loughborough Business School

Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. Read more

University of Bristol, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law Postgraduate Research Scholarships for 2024/2025 entry

Closing date. Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 12 noon (UK time). The University of Bristol and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law are delighted to be able to offer a number of fully-funded Postgraduate Research Scholarships to candidates demonstrating exceptional research potential. Read more

Postgraduate Research Studentships in Social Sciences

SENSS student-led ESRC PhD studentships. UEA is a member of the South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS), which is a research and doctoral training partnership funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Read more

Reaching for tax breaks: Household financial decisions and tax policy

PhD in Finance Candidate Scholarship, Deakin University. ·      Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus. ·      AUD$33,500 per annum tax-free stipend for three years full-time with fee-waiver for coursework (domestic and international students). Read more

4-year GTFs studentship for Accounting and Finance PhD students

The University of Liverpool Management School is inviting applications from national and international prospective Accounting and Finance PhD candidates with an outstanding academic achievement and research potential, for a number of 4-year Graduate Teaching Fellow (GTF) studentships starting in the 2024/25 academic year. Read more

4-year GTFs studentship for Management PhD students

The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is inviting applications from national and international prospective Management PhD candidates with an outstanding academic achievement and research potential, for a number of 4-year Graduate Teaching Fellow (GTF) studentships starting in the 2024/25 academic year. Read more

Business School PhD Scholarship with Graduate Academic Assistantship

The University of Aberdeen Business School comprises the related disciplines of Accountancy, Business Management, Economics, Finance and Real Estate. Read more

The University of Exeter Business School MRes + PhD Scholarships for Black British researchers

The University of Exeter Business School trains world-class researchers who will shape how we understand and respond to the most important societal challenges. Read more

The University of Exeter Business School MRes + PhD Scholarships

Scholarship Description. The University of Exeter Business School trains world-class researchers who will shape how we understand and respond to the most important societal challenges. Read more

PhD in Economics - with a full-time scholarship at DIW Graduate Center

The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. We are an independent, non-profit institute involved in economic research, service and policy advice. Read more

IESE PhD Positions in Management with all the Specialisations (Full-time Studies, with Scholarship)

We are now looking for candidates to join our September 2024 intake. We are currently accepting applications at. https://iese.embark.com/apply/mrm-program. Read more

School of Management

The School of Management is one of the UK's leading business schools. We are ranked 1st for Marketing (The Complete University Guide 2024), a position we have held since 2017. Read more

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