PhD Studentship in Business School (Economics, Finance, Management) University of St Andrews in United Kingdom

[Full tuition fees (UK/International) for three years; research funding up to £750 per academic year; funding for travel, accommodation, and conference fees (including one international conference); paid teaching assistantship contract for tutoring and marking duties.]

The University of St Andrews Business School invites applications for competitive PhD studentships for student-led projects commencing August 2026. This opportunity is open to candidates interested in pursuing doctoral research in Economics, Finance, or Management within a highly ranked UK institution. The studentship covers full tuition fees for UK and international students for three years, alongside annual research funding of up to £750 to support research-related expenses. Additional financial support is available for travel, accommodation, and conference fees, including attendance at one international conference. Students are also eligible for paid teaching assistantship contracts for tutoring and marking duties, and may complete a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice.

PhD candidates will join a vibrant, collegial research environment, working closely with supervisors to develop original research projects. The School encourages interdisciplinary approaches and offers extensive academic and professional development opportunities through seminars, workshops, reading groups, and conferences. Students are expected to contribute to teaching, participate in academic conferences, and may submit papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The Business School is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding an Athena SWAN Bronze award, and provides robust support mechanisms for doctoral students, including representation and engagement in School initiatives. Affiliation with St Leonard’s Postgraduate College further enriches the intellectual and social experience.

Applicants should hold or expect to hold a Masters degree with merit or distinction, including advanced study in their intended research area. Commitment to research, knowledge exchange, and teaching is essential. Before applying, candidates must secure the support of two potential supervisors within the School. The application process requires a covering letter, research proposal (max 1,500 words), CV, details of two academic referees, certified academic transcripts, a piece of written work (max 4,000 words), and proof of English proficiency (IELTS 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each section) if applicable. Applications must be submitted online by 9 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview and will present their research proposal. For further information, prospective applicants can consult the School’s faculty research interests and contact the Business School PGR Administrator at [email protected].

For more details and to apply, visit the Business School’s postgraduate research page: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/business-school/prospective/pgr/. Explore faculty profiles at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/business-school/people/.