Economics PhD studentships at a leading university
The School of Economics at UEA is one of the top-ranked economics departments in the UK, proudly combining an internationally-leading reputation for research with the highest standards in teaching and academic support for our students. In the 2019 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, the PhD programme in Economics received excellent scores for satisfaction in all areas, including 99% for “Supervision”. The School is known worldwide for ground-breaking research in behavioural and experimental economics, and for the expertise in competition policy: work that leads the field, informs policymakers and makes headlines. We also have a global reputation for research excellence in economic theory, applied econometrics, finance, and in policy areas of environment, resources, conflict and migration.
Our PhD programme in Economics offers PGR students the opportunity to conduct independent research and receive advanced training in accordance with the Doctoral Training Pathway in Economics. The School is a lively, friendly department committed to provide PGR students with dedicated supervision and regular feedback throughout the four years of study. We view our PhD students as junior researchers and invest in them accordingly. We offer a stimulating environment and provide financial support in the form of scholarships and research support to outstanding home and international students.
Fully funded studentships for students applying for the 2023/24 Academic Year will be competitively allocated to applicants that clearly demonstrate academic excellence in economics. Research proposals in any of the School's Research Areas are welcome, but this year we are particularly keen to receive proposals in Behavioural Economics and Applied Econometrics and Finance (see below). The schemes under which you can apply for studentships have identical academic requirements – a strong research proposal in any of the School's fields of interest and an excellent performance in a relevant Masters degree or equivalent.
Studentship Schemes and deadlines for Application
The School of Economics accepts research students to start on 1 October.
Deadlines for application are listed on our information pages, where you will also find details of fees and funding .
Research Areas
The School of Economics research areas include Big data methods, Collective decision making and group formation, Competition in digital markets, Development and environmental economics, Dynamic macroeconomics and growth, Economics of networks, Empirical evaluation of competition/competition policy, Experimetrics, Financial economics and econometrics, Heuristics and biases in decision making, Industrial organisation, Origins and consequences of conflict, Strategic reasoning and identity in groups and teams.
For the 2023/24 intake, research projects on Industrial Economics and Economic Theory are particularly welcome. For these fields, the School of Economics offers project outlines on the following themes:
- Designing and evaluating mechanisms with large numbers of choices
- Privacy Concerns and Usage of Mobile Apps in the Pandemic
- Impact of concentration in healthcare on input markets
- Competition and information in the health care sector
- Pharmaceutical Policy
- Information in the economy
- Behaviour and Networks
Project outlines for these themes can be consulted on our dedicated webpage.
Further information and contact details
Further information about the PhD programme is available on the UEA School of Economics website. If you have specific questions about supervision possibilities at the School of Economics, please contact the Postgraduate Research Admissions Director, Dr. Sheheryar Banuri - s.banuri@uea.ac.uk.
To discuss the application process, please contact the UEA Postgraduate Research Office - pgr.enquiries.admiss@uea.ac.uk - tel: (01603) 591709.
Candidates will be interviewed, usually via Skype, as part of the selection process. EU and International applicants may be required to provide evidence of competence in the English Language.
Please complete the application form to apply for a PhD.
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