Leeds University Business School Accounting and Finance Department Scholarship

The Accounting and Finance Department invite applications from excellent candidates interested in the areas of accounting, finance and banking for at least three fully funded scholarship opportunities, starting in the 2022/23 academic year.

Our funded opportunities are incredibly competitive and therefore we are looking for highly motivated, self-driven people who are passionate about research.

We are looking to accept candidates who are able to fully commit to a challenging journey and who are aiming high for a successful future career, be that in academia or a career in industry.

• Table of Content
• About Leeds University Business School
• Leeds University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Leeds University PhD Scholarship
• Leeds University PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Leeds University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Leeds University Business School

The University of Leeds is a redbrick university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally named the Yorkshire College of Science and later simply the Yorkshire College, it incorporated the Leeds School of Medicine and became part of the federal Victoria University alongside Owens College (which eventually became the University of Manchester) and University College Liverpool (which became the University of Liverpool). In 1904, a royal charter, created in 1903, was granted to the University of Leeds by King Edward VII.... continue reading

Leeds University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Leeds University PhD Scholarship

• The award will cover full fees at the University of Leeds standard rate of fees.
• A maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£15,609 in Session 2021/22).

Leeds University PhD Scholarship Courses

• Business

Requirements for Leeds University PhD Scholarship Qualification

Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. In addition they should also hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 70% (or the equivalent at a non-UK institution) at Masters degree level, but exceptional candidates with 65% and above will also be considered, in an appropriate academic discipline.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Stage 1: First apply for a place of research study by completing a study application form. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates, including the English language requirements if your first language is not English. 

Stage 2: Applicants attend two interviews and are assessed by at least four members of academic staff. In the first interview you will be assessed by two of the directors of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF). In the second interview you will be assessed by members of your supervisory team.  

Exceptional applicants may be awarded an Accounting and Finance Department Scholarship before the application deadline.

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the Faculty's minimum English language requirements