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.

These studentships provide an excellent opportunity to pursue your PhD studies at one of UK’s leading and internationally recognised research institutions, with outstanding REF 2021 results against 108 ranked Business and Management Schools across the country.

A GTF studentship will allow you launch your academic career through substantial financial support for your doctoral programme, while you receive intensive training and mentoring in research and teaching to become a rounded academic.

Financial support

GTF studentships are an ideal PhD funding option if you are a high performing applicant who holds a Master’s degree (preferably a Distinction grade) in Accounting and Finance.

As an Accounting and Finance PhD GTF you will receive:

• £18,622 maintenance grant
• Fee waiver on programme cost at Home rate
• Top up payment on programme cost at international rate (based on availability), only for overseas students
• Further access to student support funds in line with the wider doctoral training provision at the Management School.

Research interests

We welcome research proposals including, but not limited to:

• Asset pricing and investment
• Corporate finance and accounting
• International financial markets and the macroeconomy
• Financial technology (Fintech).

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