Four Year Fully Funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships for Accounting and Finance PhD Students University of Liverpool in United Kingdom

[£20,780 annual maintenance grant for 2025/26 (subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, HE teacher training and practice, £700 per year GTF allowance from Year 2, Conference Support Scheme. Not compatible with other studentships such as NWSSDTP and China Scholarship Council.] The University of Liverpool Management School is offering fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs) for students commencing a PhD in Accounting and Finance in October 2026. These prestigious 4-year fellowships provide comprehensive financial support, including a £20,780 annual maintenance grant (subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, and additional allowances such as a £700 per year GTF allowance from Year 2 and access to the Conference Support Scheme. The GTFs are designed to launch academic careers by combining advanced research training with practical teaching experience.

In the first year, fellows complete a formal higher education teacher training programme, gaining pedagogical skills and a teaching qualification through mentored classroom involvement. Throughout the PhD, students engage in a fixed number of teaching hours, developing expertise in both research and higher education instruction. Research proposals are welcomed in a wide range of areas, including asset pricing, investment technology, financial econometrics, machine learning, corporate finance, governance, sustainability, international financial markets, monetary policy, time series analysis, social media impact on markets, and financial technology (FinTech).

Applicants must hold a UK master's degree or international equivalent in accounting and finance or a related discipline, preferably at merit or above, and demonstrate strong quantitative and programming skills. The application process requires submission of a research proposal, academic transcripts, degree certificates, personal statement (with 'ULMS-GTF-2026 studentship' in the title), CV, supervisor and referee contact details, and, for international applicants, passport and English language certificates. Candidates should suggest potential supervisors aligned with their research interests, with guidance available from Dr Yang Zhao (PhD Director of Studies) and Professor Shantanu Banerjee (Group Director of Research).

Applications are submitted online via the University of Liverpool portal, selecting the appropriate PhD programme and funding source, and must be completed by 2 January 2026, 5pm UK time. The selection process considers research fit, academic specialisation, and teaching potential, with shortlisted candidates invited for interview. GTFs are compatible with external bursaries but not with other studentships such as those from the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership or the China Scholarship Council. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring academics seeking to develop both research and teaching skills in a supportive, well-resourced environment at a leading UK institution.