OpenFieldGlasgow Adam Smith Business School PhD in Economics & Finance
Four-year doctoral program at the historic Adam Smith Business School investigating macroeconomic dynamics, financial econometrics, and behavioral asset pricing.
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 with Merit or Distinction in Economics, Finance, or Econometrics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all skills) or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General quantitative score strongly recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial research proposal (approx. 2,000 words) in macroeconomics, empirical finance, or trade.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual stipend of £21,237/year for 4 years plus full tuition fees and £1,500 annual conference allowance
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition fees covered.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Annual Adam Smith funding deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Glasgow documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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