OpenFieldHSG Full Doctoral Research Fellowships in Economics & Finance (Salaried)
Fully salaried four-year doctoral research fellowship at the University of St. Gallen conducting research in econometrics, asset pricing, macro-finance, or corporate governance.
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 Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Quantitative Business with superior standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Mandatory GRE General test score (quantitative 165+).
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated analytical writing ability and Master's thesis in economics or finance.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded salaried appointment: CHF 48,000 to CHF 55,000/year gross under SNSF scales plus dedicated research and conference travel funding
- Application fee
- CHF 250 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Nominal CHF 1,079/semester tuition (covered by department fellowship).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual international doctoral intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of St. Gallen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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