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PhD studentship: Economics Academic Group

Loughborough University

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Research priority areas 

Within the Economics academic group we are keen to receive PhD research proposals in the following areas:

  • Macroeconomics: Monetary Policy, Economic Development
  • Financial Economics and Financial Technology
  • Microeconomics: Industrial Economics, Productivity Analysis, Energy and Environmental, Behavioural Economics
  • International Economics: International Money and Finance, Exchange Rates, International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Globalisation. 

Alternatively, you can develop your research proposal around one of the proposed PhD project ideas in the Economics group .

Whether you choose a research priority area or a proposed research project, your research proposal needs to be aligned with Loughborough Business School’s Progress with Purpose vision and strategy that focuses on broader societal issues and enables inclusive, interdisciplinary and purpose-led research and innovation.

Find out more about PhD study at Loughborough Business School

Supervisors 

Head of Group: Professor Ali Choudhary

(Supervisors to be confirmed)

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a UK master’s degree (with average programme mark of no less than 65%) or international equivalent.

English language requirements

IELTS band 7.0 or above with not less than 7.0 in each component.

Funding

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a minimum tax free stipend of £18,622 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus University tuition fees.

Please note that studentships will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants who have applied within the School. Funding decisions will not be confirmed until early 2024.

How to apply

  • Identify a research priority area or a proposed PhD project and potential supervisor(s) as explained above
  • Put together your research proposal (between 2500 to 3000 words including references)
  • Share your research proposal with the identified supervisor(s) and confirm they are willing to be named in support of your application. You are also encouraged to ask for feedback to develop your research proposal.
  • Submit your formal application online via the above ‘Apply’ button. Under programme name, select ‘Business School’. Please quote the advertised reference number ‘LB24-EC’ in your application. Please upload with your application a research proposal, copies of your transcripts/certificates, English language certificate and contact details of two academic references, one of which must be from your most recent degree.

    • Your application will be assessed against the selection criteria as well as alignment with the School’s Progress with Purpose strategy.

    Contact details

    Call: +44 (0)1509 223290

    Email: [email protected]

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