Predoctoral Research Fellowship

Are you passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research before pursuing a PhD? The Centre for Finance at UCL offers a Predoctoral Research Fellowship that will provide you with invaluable academic experience and exposure to a wide range of finance subfields.

Key Highlights:

  • Predoctoral Position: A two-year research fellowship at one of the leading finance research centres in the world.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with all members of the Centre for Finance, gaining insight into diverse financial topics.
  • Ideal for Aspiring PhD Students: Perfect for those looking to enhance their research skills and experience before starting a doctoral program.
  • Develop Your Expertise: Build your academic career by contributing to innovative research across multiple areas of finance.
  • Requirements: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and possess excellent technical skills, including a Master’s degree in Economics or a related field.

Application Timeline: Applications will open in late spring to early summer. Stay tuned for more details!

Our current predoc:

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Jing Hang
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Yihan  Xu

Our past predoc:

  • Xiaotong Wu worked as a centre's predoc in 2023 - 2025 and began the PhD Financial Economics program at UCL
  • Yihan Xu has been a centre's predoc since 2024 and will begin the PhD Financial Economics program at UCL from 2026 Fall.