Renatas Kizys

The University of Southampton Business School is offering fully funded PhD scholarships in Banking, FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Big Data, and Sustainable Finance. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, international research environment and work under the supervision of Dr Renatas Kizys, Associate Professor in Finance. The research focus includes asset pricing, big data modelling, cryptocurrencies, and energy economics. Applicants should have a strong academic background, with outstanding grades in both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in relevant quantitative disciplines. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a generous annual stipend of £20,780 for three years, open to UK/EU and international students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of 23 June 2025. To apply, candidates must submit a personal statement, CV, two academic references, degree transcripts, and a research proposal. Early contact with the supervisor is encouraged to discuss research ideas and alignment. The programme starts in September 2025. For further details, visit the university website or contact Dr Renatas Kizys directly.