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PhD positions in Economics and Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics

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48 Months

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Type

Phd programs

Certifications & Titles

Ph.D. in Economics and Finance

Study Options

Full Time

Fees

Regular fees: 300 - 3000 EUR

No distinction between national and international student fees. Students can get up to 90% tuition waiver.

Funding Options

FCT Fellowship Available

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The Nova School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal invites applications for full-time PhD positions in Economics and Finance. Applications deadline is January 31st, 2024. 

Program 
The program is a 4-year, full-time structured program providing advanced training in the fields of Economics and Finance. The first two years are the coursework part of the program whereas the subsequent years focus on research. The program is delivered in English.

Our PhD program integrates the two fields of economics and finance. First-year courses are taken jointly. At the beginning of the second year, students should choose their specialization and supervisor.

Students are usually affiliated with one of our eight Knowledge Centers. They join its community and its activities. They participate in research seminars and interact with top researchers

Funding
Nova SBE offers fellowships to the best candidates selected to start their Ph.D. in our school. The fellowship grants candidates a living stipend from 1200€ up to 1400€ and covers 90 % of the tuition fee. The duration can be from 1 year to 4 years.

Students with Nova SBE fellowships actively look for funding opportunities and are invited to apply to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - the Portuguese governmental entity that supports research in science, technology and innovation in all areas of knowledge.

Requirements
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree diploma in Economics, Finance, or other related fields, and should have a good level of competence in English. If you don’t have a Master’s Degree but expect to obtain it within the year, your application can also be considered.

Get to know the program | Zoom Online Sessions

 

We are hosting two Zoom sessions where the academic directors and our PhD Team will present the program and some key points of the intake. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the program and to clarify your doubts.

How to apply
Candidates can apply online between November 2, 2023 to January 31, 2024. 

Documents required

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcript of records of undergraduates with the full list of courses and grades. (also accepted in Portuguese)
  • Transcript of records of graduate degrees with the full list of courses and grades. Candidates who have not yet finished their graduate program should provide a certificate of enrolment with, if available, the complete list of grades achieved to date. (also accepted in Portuguese)
  • Recommendations in the form of two letters of reference, which should be sent directly by referees.
  • Statement of Purpose. 
  • Certificate of results for the GRE (Graduate Records of Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Results should not be older than three years. Applicants who hold, or will shortly hold, a Nova SBE Master’s degree are not required to submit GRE results.
  • Copy of passport or Identity Card.

Optional documents

  • Recognition of your foreign degrees in Portugal. The DGES issues this document, please see the DGES website for more information. The document can issued only if you completed your graduate studies.
  • Other Research Samples.
  • English language certificate. Test results should not be older than three years.

Please check our website to see detailed information on the documentation and to get the application link.
Website: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/apply/phds/admission 

Useful links
-    Program overview: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-economics-finance/program 
-    Research areas and faculty: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-economics-finance/research-areas/research-areas 
 

More Information

Attendance

On-Campus

Posted on:

Start Date:

End Date:

Program Duration:

48 Months

Application Deadline:

Expired

Type

PhD Programs

Certifications & Titles

Ph.D. in Economics and Finance

Study Options

Full Time

Show Contact Information
Name

Doctoral Academic Services

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