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University of Reading - Finance & Accounting, Henley Business School

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Berkshire, Reading
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students
Funding amount: £20,780 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 18th February 2025
Closes: 7th March 2025
 

Shape the Future of Finance Research

Join a globally recognised programme designed to equip you with the expertise, skills, and confidence to excel in cutting-edge research in finance. As part of Henley Business School, you will work alongside world-class faculty and access exceptional resources, preparing for impactful careers in academia or industry. We seek applications in the following areas:

  • Asset Pricing and Market Microstructure
  • Banking and Financial Markets
  • Behavioural Finance
  • Climate Finance and ESG
  • Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance
  • Financial Risk Management
  • FinTech, Cryptocurrencies and Machine Learning

Why Choose Us?

  • World-class Faculty: Learn from leading experts with publications in top-tier journals
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Benefit from access to our bespoke dealing rooms and key databases, including WRDS, Thomson One, Bloomberg, and Datastream
  • Research Excellence: 100% of the research environment is considered as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for research vitality and sustainability (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • PhD Community: Be part of a vibrant PhD community at Henley Business School and the University of Reading

Programme Structure

The PhD programme lasts three to four years on a full-time basis. In the first year, students undertake taught modules covering key research methods and subject-specific topics. Years 2 and 3 focus on developing the PhD thesis, supported by additional training in academic writing and presentation skills. Throughout the programme, dedicated supervisors provide expert guidance to help you achieve academic and professional success.

Requirements

We seek applications from exceptional UK, EU and overseas graduates. Studentships will be awarded to students based on outstanding academic achievement and research potential. The key requirements for consideration are:

  • Master’s degree with top marks (Distinction or equivalent)
  • Strong quantitative and computational skills
  • Relevant research proposal in finance
  • Strong passion for conducting independent research 

Scholarships

We offer several PhD scholarships that cover tuition fees (£4,700 for UK applicants / £23,500 for non-UK applicants) and provide a three-year stipend of £20,780 per annum. Additionally, recipients receive £3,500 per annum for teaching activities. Scholarships also offer funding for conference attendance over the three years.

Further details on different scholarship schemes are available here: https://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study/phd-dba/scholarships/icma-centre-departmental-scholarships

Required documents

  • CV
  • Research proposal
  • Copies of relevant academic transcripts
  • Two academic references (upon request)
  • English language certificate (upon request, if applicable)

Career Opportunities

Our graduates secure roles in academia, top financial institutions, and global regulatory bodies. Recent PhD alumni have joined leading UK universities (e.g., Oxford, Manchester, Kings College London, Liverpool, Cardiff, Bath, Sussex, Surrey) and international institutions (ESCP Europe, Hamburg, UCD, Goethe University Frankfurt). Industry and policy placements include Allianz, Bank of England, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, ECB, London Business Bank, NAFMII, and the World Bank. Our award-winning careers team supports students throughout their PhD and for four years postgraduation. 

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Funding Details

We offer several PhD scholarships that cover tuition fees (£4,700 for UK applicants / £23,500 for non-UK applicants) and provide a three-year stipend of £20,780 per annum. Additionally, recipients receive £3,500 per annum for teaching activities. Scholarships also offer funding for conference attendance over the three years.

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