Four year fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships for Accounting and Finance PhD students

Overview

Kickstart your academic career with full financial support for your Accounting and Finance PhD and gain expert skills in research and teaching with our Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTF).

About this opportunity

Are you planning to start an Accounting and Finance PhD in October 2027? Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the University of Liverpool Management School’s 4-year GTFs.

A GTF is a studentship for full-time PhD students which provides substantial financial support and an opportunity to gain experience as a higher education (HE) teacher.

This means that as well as pursuing your PhD research, you’ll also be involved in a fixed number of teaching hours during your time with us.

In year one, alongside your specific PhD research modules, you’ll complete a short teacher training programme by the University of Liverpool.

As well as gaining a formal HE teaching qualification, you’ll learn key pedagogical skills for the academic job market, primarily through shadowing mentored classroom involvement.

During the remainder of your PhD, you’ll have the opportunity to put your research skills into practice while completing your doctoral research thesis.

Who is this for?

You’ll need a UK master’s degree, or international equivalent, in accounting and finance or a related discipline, preferably at merit or above, plus demonstrable quantitative and programming skills.

You’ll also need to submit a strong research proposal in areas including, but not limited to:

Asset pricing and investment

Corporate finance and accounting

International financial markets and the macroeconomy

Financial technology (FinTech)

To discuss the entry requirements for this programme please contact the Management School’s Postgraduate Research Team.

• Empirical asset pricing and performance evaluation
• Investment technology, ethics and strategy
• Equity and other asset classes
• Financial econometrics and machine learning.
• Corporate governance and shareholder value
• Corporate finance, networks and insider trading
• Market-based accounting research and corporate transparency
• Sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG).
• Sovereign debt and international monetary policy
• Time series analysis of macro and financial indicators
• Impact of social media on financial markets.
• Payment technologies and the future of money
• Explainable artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services
• Integration of FinTech and big data in financial markets and sustainable finance.

How to apply

• 1. Contact supervisors You’re welcome to suggest potential supervisors in your application, although this is not compulsory. If you would like to do so, please check our list of Accounting and Finance experts to review their research areas and visit their individual profiles. If you need advice on appropriate supervisors, you’re welcome to contact: Accounting and Finance PhD Director of Studies, Dr Vahid Saadi Accounting and Finance Group Director of Research, Professor Shantanu Banerjee . We’ll take into consideration your suggested supervisors when we review your application, but please bear in mind that we’ll make the final decision after assessing who the best match for your intended research project is. There are two funding calls available this academic year. Round one has now started. Before formally applying, you must express your interest in a GTF position by completing this form before Friday 27 November 2026 at 5pm (UK time) . You’ll also need to submit: Your research proposal A personal statement A copy of your highest degree transcript A curriculum vitae (CV). If you’re a suitable candidate, we’ll contact you directly and invite you to submit a formal application. Please, be aware that applicants who skip the steps above will not be considered for a GTF position. You do not need to complete an application via the online portal at this point.

1. Contact supervisors

• Accounting and Finance PhD Director of Studies, Dr Vahid Saadi
• Accounting and Finance Group Director of Research, Professor Shantanu Banerjee .
• Your research proposal
• A personal statement
• A copy of your highest degree transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• 2. Prepare your application documents You may need the following documents to complete your online application: A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake) University transcripts and degree certificates to date Passport details (international applicants only) English language certificates (international applicants only) A personal statement A curriculum vitae (CV) Contact details for two proposed supervisors Names and contact details of two referees.

2. Prepare your application documents

• A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake)
• University transcripts and degree certificates to date
• Passport details (international applicants only)
• English language certificates (international applicants only)
• A personal statement
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details for two proposed supervisors
• Names and contact details of two referees.
• 3. Apply Finally, register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application. We'll be in touch with further details about what happens next.

Funding your PhD

Receiving one of our GTFs gives you the funds to launch your academic career, while you gain valuable teaching training and experience to become a rounded scholar:

GTFs are compatible with external bursaries, as well as other funds for postgraduate research students offered by the Management School, including a £700 per year GTF allowance (available from Year 2) and the Conference Support Scheme.

Please be aware our GTFs aren’t compatible with other studentships, such as those offered by the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership and the China Scholarship Council .

Stipend amount of £21,805 for 2026/27 is for guidance purposes only and subject to change.

• £21,805 annual maintenance grant
• Full coverage of PhD programme fees
• HE teacher training and practice.

Contact us

Have a question about this research opportunity or studying a PhD with us? Please get in touch with us, using the contact details below, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Research areas