VIENNA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF FINANCE (VGSF)
www.vgsf.ac.at
offers
PhD SCHOLARSHIPS IN FINANCE
INVITATION TO APPLY
The Vienna Graduate School of Finance - a joint initiative of the
University of Vienna, the Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna, and
the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien - invites applications for its PhD
Program in Finance. The VGSF offers a stimulating learning and research
environment plus financial support to outstanding students from around
the world. VGSF graduates can look forward to a rewarding career at
leading academic institutions.
FACULTY
The VGSF faculty is very well connected in the academic finance
community and complemented by leading international finance scholars.
For example, 2006/07 courses will be taught by Tomas Björk, Nicolae
Garleanu, Ruey Tsay, Jan Werner, and Toni Whited. In addition,
international scholars are regularly invited to present their current
research in the VGSF finance research seminar.
PROGRAM
The VGSF PhD-program in Finance is a four-year program which consists of
two years of rigorous coursework and two years work on the PhD-thesis.
All courses are taught in English. In addition to excellent language
skills, good skills in mathematics and statistics are advantageous to
successfully complete the program.
APPLICATION
The program is open for students from all countries with all academic
specializations, provided they hold a Master degree or equivalent and
have a sufficient level of formal training. Applicants should take a GRE
and/or GMAT and a TOEFL test, and provide proof of basic proficiency in
finance and/or economics (based on either the degree they hold or a
sample of original written work). The application package must also
contain a statement of purpose, as well as copies of any certificates
and diplomas obtained during prior studies, along with certified
translations into English. Finally, each applicant should arrange for at
least two letters of reference to be sent directly to the address below.
SCHOLARSHIP
Successful applicants will receive financial support. Approximately 4-6
scholarships are offered for the curriculum starting in September 2007.
Please send your application package no later than February 15th, 2007,
to the following address:
VGSF - Prof. Dr. Josef Zechner
University of Vienna, Department of Finance, Brünnerstrasse 72, 1210
Vienna (Wien), Austria.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE SEE:
http://www.vgsf.ac.at - Contact: vgsf(a)vgsf.ac.at