The UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship supervised by Professor Mariana Mazzucato. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in exploring new economic theories to support mission-oriented green industrial strategies. The research will focus on the relationship between public finance and private sector investment for a green economic transformation, addressing how the state can be reimagined and evaluated to tackle major societal challenges.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant research community at University College London, working within the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. The project is interdisciplinary, combining economics, public policy, and environmental science, and aims to generate innovative policy solutions for sustainable development and industrial strategy.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in economics, public policy, environmental studies, or related fields, and demonstrate motivation for interdisciplinary research. The studentship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for living expenses, ensuring financial support throughout the 4-year program.

The application deadline is December 14, 2025. Interested candidates should visit the official application link, prepare their academic transcripts, CV, and a research proposal, and follow UCL's application instructions. For further information, candidates may contact Professor Mariana Mazzucato or consult her academic profile.

Keywords: public finance, private investment, green economic transformation, mission-oriented economics, industrial strategy, sustainability, policy innovation.