PHD Development Finance
Research that Redefines Finance for All
Entrance requirements
Applicants must provide the following documents when completing the application:
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- A covering letter, which should include:
- A motivation for embarking on a PhD
- A motivation for choosing the GSB
- At least one nomination for an appropriate supervisor based at the GSB, and a justification of this choice.
- A comprehensive proposal covering the research problem statement and questions, literature review and methodology. The purpose of the proposal is to make a case for the research to be undertaken, and it will need to show that the applicant has the ability to identify a pertinent research question, has at least an initial grasp of the relevant literature, and has some of the necessary competencies in research methodology and practice that are required for the completion of an independent study research degree.
- The proposal should include (not necessarily in the following order):
- An abstract of 100 words;
- An outline of the essential background literature;
- The rationale of the proposed research, with reference to the intended practical and theoretical contributions;
- The research problem statement and corresponding question(s) to be addressed and the main objectives of the research;
- The proposed research approach to be taken in doing the project, including a preliminary outline of the proposed research design and data generation and analysis techniques;
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Certified copies of degree qualifications (degree certificate and transcripts)
- Two reference letters
