About this role
The PhD (Finance) program at Durham University provides rigorous research training that prepares students to become leading experts in their chosen field.
Faculty members in the Finance Department conduct research across a broad range of finance fields and publish regularly in leading journals, including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and the Review of Financial Studies. PhD students benefit from close supervision, a vibrant research environment, and strong placement outcomes in both academia and industry.
A range of funding opportunities open to both Home and International candidates is available to support your PhD study at Durham University Business School. Details on our PhD (Finance) program and scholarships can be found at: www.durham.ac.uk/business/about/departments/finance/phd-in-finance
PhD funding opportunities
60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships
Fully funded PhD studentships for full-time PhD study at Durham University Business School (including Finance), open to both Home and International candidates.
Eligibility: Available for both home and international students
Scholarship value: Covers home or international fees, and a generous annual stipend of £20,780.
Application process: Please check the following guidelines on the application process.
Application deadline: 15th February 2026. You are encouraged to submit your application well before this deadline.
Durham-Chinese Scholarships Council (CSC) studentships.
The scholarships are open to applicants from Mainland China wishing to study for a PhD at Durham. There are 20 awards available in all disciplines.
Eligibility
The applicant must be citizen and permanent resident of the People's Republic of China at the time of application
Scholarship value
Provides full payment of tuition fees, annual stipend, return airfare, and medical expenses.
Application deadline
You will need to submit your PhD application via the Postgraduate Applicant Portal before 16th January 2026.