Overview

The University of Surrey offers a prestigious, fully funded Doctoral Programme in Economics (MRes + PhD), designed for ambitious students wishing to build a successful academic career in economics. This programme provides comprehensive financial support, research, and teaching opportunities, creating a nurturing environment for developing expertise in economics.

Who Can Apply?

• Typically, applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline, or a masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications).
• A minimum of two referees should be provided with your application. Applicants are also requested to submit a cover letter specifying their motivation to pursue a PhD in Economics at the University of Surrey and highlighting their broad research interests.
• IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).

Application Procedure

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
• For full application details, visit the MRes + PhD Economics Programme website.
• For inquiries, contact Dr. Martin Foureaux Koppensteiner at m.koppensteiner@surrey.ac.uk.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Tuition and Stipend: The programme covers full tuition fees for both UK and international students and provides a stipend aligned with the UKRI rate for four years (2024/25).
• Paid Teaching and Research Roles: Students have the option to take on paid research and teaching responsibilities, earning up to £2,460 annually. These roles involve a manageable workload of tutorial teaching, grading, and research support, offering valuable experience in academia.
• Research Funding: An annual allowance of £750 is available to support research-related activities, including travel, conference attendance, and data acquisition.
• Global Research Opportunities: Funding is provided for research visits to renowned economics departments worldwide, enhancing international collaboration and exposure.

Other Details

• Research Excellence
  The University of Surrey's Economics Department is renowned for its research excellence. It ranked in the UK’s top 10 for world-leading research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 and 6th for its research environment. Students will have access to internationally recognized faculty specializing in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics.

• Structured Programme

  • MRes Year: The first year provides rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and research methods.
  • PhD Year: In the following 3–4 years, students will focus on advanced research, attend field courses, and work closely with academic supervisors.
  • The small cohort size ensures personalized supervision and close interaction with faculty members.

• Career Development
  The programme is designed to help students secure prestigious academic positions. Graduates have gone on to work at leading institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, and international universities such as Texas at Austin and the European University Institute (EUI). The programme offers tailored support for the academic job market, including opportunities for international conferences and research visits.

• Diverse Research Opportunities
  Students will present their research in weekly seminars and have the chance to attend international conferences. The programme offers a collaborative and supportive research environment, fostering intellectual growth and professional development.

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