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Anurag Gumber
11 months ago
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PhD Position in Climate Finance, Low-Carbon Infrastructure, and Policy at HKUST Guangzhou Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) in China
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The position offers a postgraduate studentship of RMB 15,000 per month. Additional financial support is available for data collection, procurement, and attending international conferences. No information on tuition coverage is provided.
Deadline
Expired
Country
China
University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
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About this position
The Climate Infrastructure & Finance (CIF) group at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) is recruiting for a fully funded PhD position. Led by Assistant Professor Anurag Gumber, the group focuses on interdisciplinary research in climate finance, low-carbon infrastructure, technology innovation, and policy. The research areas include cross-border financial flows and carbon border adjustment mechanisms, with opportunities to work on impactful projects related to energy finance, banking, institutional investors, risk management, and low-carbon technology innovation.
International students are highly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of five current PhD students and receive training to lead independent research. The position is based full-time at HKUST Guangzhou, offering a vibrant academic environment and access to resources for cutting-edge research.
Funding includes a postgraduate studentship of RMB 15,000 per month, with additional financial support for data collection, procurement, and attendance at international conferences. The application process involves two stages: initial application directly to Dr. Anurag Gumber, followed by application to the university's PhD program for Fall 2026. Required documents are CV, transcripts, motivation letter, and a writing sample (published or unpublished paper or thesis).
HKUST Guangzhou is committed to equal opportunities and merit-based admission. The CIF group was established a year ago and is rapidly growing, providing an excellent opportunity for students interested in climate finance and related fields. For more information, visit the admissions page or contact Dr. Gumber directly.
Funding details
The position offers a postgraduate studentship of RMB 15,000 per month. Additional financial support is available for data collection, procurement, and attending international conferences. No information on tuition coverage is provided.
What's required
Applicants should hold a relevant undergraduate or master's degree. Required application materials include a CV, transcripts, motivation letter, and a writing sample (published or unpublished paper or thesis). International students are highly encouraged to apply. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned, but merit-based admission is emphasized.
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Assistant Professor
China
Research Interests
Banking
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Economics
Climate Finance
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