EBS Doctoral Excellence Research Fellowship in Corporate Finance

Fully funded three-year doctoral position at the EBS Department of Finance investigating ESG asset pricing, corporate bond markets, and algorithmic liquidity.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in finance, economics, or quantitative management with grade of 1.7 (German scale) or better
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GMAT 650+ or GRE quantitative equivalent strongly recommended
Thesis / Research statement: 10-page doctoral research proposal with econometric methodology
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters from tenured finance or economics professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €2,200 monthly stipend (or 75% TV-L E13 research associate salary) plus full tuition waiver and €3,000 conference grant
Application fee: Free application
Tuition / joining costs: Full tuition waiver (€18,000 value per year)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official EBS Business School (EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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