Postgraduate research opportunities Open call for a research project in the area of financial history
ApplyKey facts
- Opens: Tuesday 6 February 2024
- Deadline: Wednesday 3 April 2024
- Number of places: 1
- Duration: 36 months
- Funding: Home fee, Stipend
Overview
This is an open call for a full-time Doctoral Research Studentship. One PhD studentship is available in Strathclyde Business School with a focus on financial historyEligibility
The applicants should be highly motivated individuals with an excellent academic background. Applicants should have a very strong quantitative background and must hold a BSc in Finance, or Economics, or a related subject or an MSc in Finance, or Economics, or equivalent. The applicant should have a very strong quantitative background.
Strathclyde Business School is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive postgraduate research population. We make decisions on entry by assessing the whole person and not relying solely on academic achievements. On that basis, please ensure that your application (via your CV and covering letter) can evidence your resourcefulness, commitment and resilience as demonstrated by broader professional and life experiences. This evidence should be centred on your ability to undertake and complete a PhD and contribute to a positive PhD community.
If English isn't your first language, you'll need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with no individual element below 5.5.
Project Details
We are seeking an outstanding student with an interest in Financial History, a background in Finance or Economics, (preferably with a completed or near-to-completion master’s degree), strong motivation, excellent command of English, and outstanding communication skills to embark on a PhD project. Furthermore, a solid quantitative background with essential econometric knowledge and programming skills is highly desirable.
Applicants must provide a detailed outline of their proposed topic with specifics on the methodological approach they will use.
Further information
The student will benefit from supervision by Prof Graeme Acheson, who has published extensively in the area of Financial History. The second supervisor is Professor Jonathan Fletcher, who is an expert on asset pricing and other statistical methods used in finance research.
The student will have the advantage of participating in PGR activities in Accounting and Finance. Departmental activities include: subject workshops, seminar series, PGR forums with visiting academics. In addition to this, the student will be into the wider academic community in the area of economic and financial history. This will provide the student opportunities to present work at doctorial colloquiums and international conferences.
Funding details
Fully-funded scholarship for 3 years covers all university tuition fees (at UK level) and an annual tax-free stipend. International students are also eligible to apply, but they will need to find other funding sources to cover the difference between the home and international tuition fees. Exceptional international candidates may be provided funding for this difference.
Apply
Your application must include:
- A cover letter presenting your academic path, motivation for doing a PhD
- A 2000 word proposal (including research question and methodological approach)
- An updated curriculum vitae
- Details of two academic referees, including email addresses
- Academic transcripts, which must be certified copies
Number of places: 1
There will be a shortlisting and interview process.
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Accounting and Finance
Programme: Accounting and Finance
Contact us
Potential applicants should contact Prof. Graeme Acheson in the first instance to discuss their interest. Email: graeme.acheson@strath.ac.uk