Overview

Durham University Business School invites exceptional researchers from around the globe to apply for fully funded PhD studentships. These studentships aim to support innovative postgraduate researchers aspiring to make a significant impact in academia, government, research organizations, or the business sector.

Candidates may propose their own research topics or select from suggested areas provided by potential supervisors. Durham University Business School offers PhD program in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management & Marketing.  Durham University Business School’s PhD studentships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while receiving unparalleled support and funding.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the PhD studentships at Durham University Business School, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Open to outstanding candidates of all nationalities.
• Language Proficiency: For non-native English speakers, a valid IELTS score of 7.0 (with no component under 6.5) or equivalent is required.
• References: Two strong academic references supporting the candidate’s research potential.

Application Procedure

To apply for the PhD studentships, follow these steps:

Required Documents:

• University Postgraduate Application Form

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• Academic transcripts

• Two references

• Full research proposal (maximum 2,000 words)

Submit Documents to the Relevant Department:

• Accounting: business.phd.accounting@durham.ac.uk

• Economics: business.phd.economics@durham.ac.uk

• Finance: business.phd.finance@durham.ac.uk

• Management and Marketing: business.phd.mgmt-mtkg@durham.ac.uk

What Financial Support is Available?

• Stipend: £19,237 per year (aligned with UKRI rates).

• Coverage: Tuition fees for both UK and international candidates.

Other Details

The studentships are designed for researchers eager to explore diverse topics within the School’s renowned Research Centers. Candidates may propose their own research topics or select from suggested areas provided by potential supervisors.

Research Centers:

• Centre for Banking Institutions and Development (CBID)
• Centre for Consumers and Sustainable Consumption (CCSC)
• Centre for Environmental and Energy Economics (CEEE)
• Centre for Experimental Methods and Behavioral Research (EMBR)
• Centre for Leadership and Followership (CLF)
• Centre for Macroeconomic Policy (CEMAP)
• Centre for Organizations and Society (COS)
• Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation and Operations (CSTIO)
• Centre for Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE)
• Durham Enterprise Centre (DEC)
• Durham Research in Economic Analysis and Mechanisms (DREAM)
• El Shaarani Centre for Ethical Finance, Accountability and Governance (EFAG)
• Global Studies Centre (GSC)
• International Centre of Public Accountability (ICOPA)

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