You can apply online or print off and complete our paper application form and post to the address below.
PhD applications are welcome for commencement in October 2013
PhD Entry Requirements
Applicants should have an excellent academic background and have (or expect to have) a Masters degree, with averages at distinction level, in a course containing a significant proportion of finance.
Before applying to the programme, applicants should have a clear understanding of their intended research topic. A mandatory part of the application process is a detailed research proposal.
Research Proposal Guidance
All applicants to the doctoral programme are required to submit a full research proposal of approximately 1,000 words. Please refer to the list of topics we are currently seeking to supervise.Your proposal should give some indication that you know how to structure a research proposal, you can identify the main contributions to the chosen area, you know how to critically analyse the existing literature, you can define goals, objectives and methodologies, and if you need data, you are aware of the sources where you can find it. If accepted, you will be assigned a supervisor with whom you will further define your research agenda.
Checklist
You should include the following items with your completed application form:
- your curriculum vitae
- research proposal
- copies of relevant academic transcripts
- two confidential letters of recommendation (preferably academic)
This should be sent to:
Admissions
ICMA Centre
Henley Business School
University of Reading
Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6BA
UK
If you have any queries please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@icmacentre.ac.uk or call +44 (0)118 378 6406.
PhD Scholarships
Every year we offer funding for up to 20 PhD studentships of full fees plus up to £15,000 living allowance. All scholarships are awarded for 1 year and are renewable for another 2 years, subject to progress.
Successful candidates will be required to provide approximately 60-70 hours of teaching assistance on our MSc and/or BSc degrees annually, always working closely with appropriate faculty.
