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Published: 09 Feb 2022 1,159 views
The Accounting and Finance Department invite applications from excellent candidates interested in the areas of accounting, finance and banking for at least three fully funded scholarship opportunities, starting in the 2022/23 academic year.
Our funded opportunities are incredibly competitive and therefore we are looking for highly motivated, self-driven people who are passionate about research.
We are looking to accept candidates who are able to fully commit to a challenging journey and who are aiming high for a successful future career, be that in academia or a career in industry.
The University of Leeds is a redbrick university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally named the Yorkshire College of Science and later simply the Yorkshire College, it incorporated the Leeds School of Medicine and became part of the federal Victoria University alongside Owens College (which eventually became the University of Manchester) and University College Liverpool (which became the University of Liverpool). In 1904, a royal charter, created in 1903, was granted to the University of Leeds by King Edward VII.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | Leeds University Business School |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Leeds University Business School |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. In addition they should also hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 70% (or the equivalent at a non-UK institution) at Masters degree level, but exceptional candidates with 65% and above will also be considered, in an appropriate academic discipline.
Stage 1: First apply for a place of research study by completing a study application form. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates, including the English language requirements if your first language is not English.
Stage 2: Applicants attend two interviews and are assessed by at least four members of academic staff. In the first interview you will be assessed by two of the directors of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF). In the second interview you will be assessed by members of your supervisory team.
Exceptional applicants may be awarded an Accounting and Finance Department Scholarship before the application deadline.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the Faculty's minimum English language requirements
