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PhD in Economics and Finance with Pre-Doctoral Contracts CUNEF Universidad in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Finance
Funding
For the 26/27 academic year, CUNEF Universidad is opening a call for four pre-doctoral contracts. Contracts have a maximum duration of 4 years and are awarded and renewed annually according to the university's general scholarship programme and academic excellence criteria.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Spain
University
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CUNEF Universidad is inviting applications for its Doctoral Programme in Economics and Finance, with research lines in Economics, Finance, Business, and Law. The programme is designed for students aiming for an academic or professional career in institutions that require advanced skills in financial, economic, or statistical fields, including central banks, research departments, and other public or private organisations.
The programme offers an international research environment, faculty with international research experience, and a strong focus on frontier research and policy-relevant economic analysis. Students are assigned a tutor and thesis supervisor upon admission, and the programme includes annual monitoring of progress, a research plan, and a personal training plan.
For the 26/27 academic year, CUNEF Universidad is also opening a call for four pre-doctoral contracts. These contracts can last up to 4 years and are awarded and renewed annually according to the university’s general scholarship programme and academic excellence criteria.
Eligibility highlights: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, a research-oriented official master’s degree, a CV, a motivation statement, optional recommendation letters, academic documentation under Royal Decree 99/2011, and proof of C1 English or equivalent. Admission is based on academic record, master’s suitability, and possibly an interview.
Application deadline: September 30, 2026. Applicants must submit the doctoral admission form and apply for the pre-doctoral contracts at the same time.
Funding details
For the 26/27 academic year, CUNEF Universidad is opening a call for four pre-doctoral contracts. Contracts have a maximum duration of 4 years and are awarded and renewed annually according to the university's general scholarship programme and academic excellence criteria.
What's required
Applicants generally must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a research-oriented official master's degree. They must submit an up-to-date CV, a motivation statement of up to five pages, up to two recommendation letters optionally, academic documentation proving eligibility under Royal Decree 99/2011, and proof of English at C1 level or equivalent. Admission is based on academic record, suitability of the master's degree, and possibly an interview.
How to apply
Complete the admission form for the doctoral programme before the deadline. Interested candidates must apply for the pre-doctoral contracts at the same time as applying for admission. For further information, email [email protected].
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