PhD Candidate in Finance
Funded 4-year PhD scholarship in Finance at BI Norwegian Business School starting August 2026.
Best for:Best for quantitative graduates in economics, finance, or mathematics seeking a rigorous, fully funded European PhD placement.
Overview
BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a four-year doctoral scholarship within its Department of Finance in Oslo, Norway. The position is structured to provide rigorous training in finance and economics, combining coursework in the first year with independent research leading to a dissertation. Candidates will benefit from an active research community, international seminars, and access to unique datasets. In addition to conducting research, the successful applicant will be expected to fulfill a 25% teaching obligation.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous graduate-level coursework during the first year of the programme
- Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to a doctoral dissertation
- Participate actively in weekly departmental research seminars and international workshops
- Engage in teaching and academic support duties corresponding to a 25% workload
- Disseminate research findings through academic presentations and publications
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree with thesis work, Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or equivalent relevant degree
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; TOEFL minimum 90 (internet-based) or IELTS minimum 6.5
Instruction: English
- Solid quantitative and analytical skills
- Academic background in finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Completed master's thesis or equivalent research project
- Must hold a relevant master's degree by the start of the program in autumn 2026
- Achieved a grade point average of B or higher in previous degree studies
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Applicants must submit all required application documents electronically via the official online application portal using the designated button on the announcement page. E-mail or hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Reference letters must be sent separately by the recommenders to the designated departmental email address before the deadline.
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- Master of Science degree certificate and transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Diploma supplement
- 2 reference letters
- One selected academic work or master's thesis
- GMAT or GRE test scores
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores
- Signed verification document
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