College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences
Funded PhD Studentship in Economics and Finance
The Department of Economics and Finance at Brunel University London is offering two fully-funded PhD studentships to start in the academic year of 2021/2022. The studentship is for 3 years (36 months) preferably starting on 1st January 2022 or at a mutually agreed time after that. Three years funding is subject to satisfactory progress. The successful applicant will receive an annual stipend of £17609, plus payment of tuition fees at the home/EU rate. The studentship is open to all UK, EU and International applicants. While the stipend will be at home/EU rate, a full fee waiver for one of the studentships at the international rate will be considered for exceptional international applicants.
Those awarded the studentship will also assume the role of General Teaching Assistant (GTA) and be required to assist in the Department’s teaching up to 180 hours a year in the following subject areas:- Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Quantitative Methods.
The successful applicant will be associated with one of the Department’s leading research groups and conduct research in their respective areas. The Department’s research groups are:
· Accountancy and Corporate Governance
· Economic Development and Institutions
· Macroeconomics
· Empirical Finance
· Banking
In addition, the Department is a co-host of the interdisciplinary research Centre in Law, Economics and Finance (CLEF).
Eligibility
The studentship is awarded based on outstanding academic merit.
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree (first or upper second class) in a relevant subject. A Master’s degree in a relevant subject is an advantage but not essential, preferably at distinction level or equivalent.
How to apply
If you wish to apply, please email the following to Professor Jim Steeley at james.steeley@brunel.ac.uk no later than 26th November 2021 by 5.00pm
· Your up to date CV
· A one A4 page personal statement setting out why you are a suitable candidate (i.e. your skills and experience)
· A research proposal explaining your proposed area of research. Your proposal should be a minimum of 3500 words (excluding references) and no more than 5000 words.
· Your degree transcripts and/or certificates
· Names and contact details for two academic referees
Interviews will take place in December 2021, exact date and times to be confirmed.
Any offer will be subject to a successful application for our PhD degree programme. If you are offered a place, you will need to complete an online application via the following website, meeting the University academic entry requirements and being offered a place on the course:
Further information
If you have any questions, please contact the Economics and Finance Head of Department Professor Jim Steeley by email at james.steeley@brunel.ac.uk
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