PhD Studenship: Finance

Apply for a fully funded PhD in Finance at Durham University

The Finance department at Durham University Business School is delighted to offer a Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellowship (DDTF) for 2024, we encourage applications from PhD candidates aspiring an academic career.

Please note,the fellowship is only available to PhD candidates who qualify as home fee paying students.

Whatever your goals, the Durham PhD gives you the opportunity to combine rigorous academic theory with research to influence the world of business and make a unique contribution to your field of study. It attracts exceptional students of the highest calibre and is both challenging and stimulating.

The purpose of the DDTF is to support you in producing a high-quality PhD thesis while at the same time acquiring teaching skills that will enhance your career progression.

Scholarship value

• The DDTF covers the cost of Home (UK) fees for 42 months over the duration of the programme. (£4,786 p/a full time at 2024/25 rates).
• The DDTF will pay a stipend at UKRI rates for 42 months over the duration of the programme (£19,237 p/a full time at 2024/25 rates).

Employment Benefits

You will be employed on a Grade 6 salary for the fellowship element of the programme.

As an employee you will be eligible for all normal staff benefits, including pensions and paid holidays. Find out more.

You will also be entitled to a total of 42 months of stipend and 12 months of salary during the duration of your fellowship - how this time is divided will depend on the structure of the DDTF agreed with the academic department.

How to apply?

To apply for this scholarship, you must hold an offer to study a PhD in the Department of Finance, Durham University.

At the point of submitting your PhD application, you should indicate that you are applying for funding via a DDTF and email with your application number to confirm your interest.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st July 2024. The panel will meet after this date to consider all applications.

Find out more about our PhD programme and how to apply here or email our PhD Coordinator for more information.

£19,237 p/a full time at 2024/25 rates