Doctoral Research Fellowship in Financial Technologies & RegTech

Three-year PhD research grant exploring algorithmic compliance, AI auditing in banking, and anti-fraud monitoring in the City of London.

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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: Distinction or Merit in master's degree in finance, economics, or computer science
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: 2,500-word doctoral research proposal and writing sample
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

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

Financial support / stipend: £19,237 annual tax-free UKRI-equivalent research stipend plus full tuition waiver
Application fee: None
Tuition / joining costs: Fully waived

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Northumbria University (London Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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