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
Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna, the University of Vienna, and
the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien - invites applications for its PhD
Program in Finance for the class starting in September 2008. 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 local VGSF faculty has an excellent track record of producing high
quality research and is very well connected in the academic finance
community. Local faculty members are complemented in teaching by leading
international scholars in financial economics. For example, 2007/08
courses will be taught by Tomas Björk, Christopher Hennessy, Gordon
Phillips, 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 consists of two parts: rigorous
coursework and work on the PhD-thesis. All courses are taught in English
and appropriate language skills are required. 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.
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 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 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 class starting in September 2008.
Please send your application package no later than February 1st, 2008,
to the following address:
VGSF - Prof. Dr. Josef Zechner, University of Vienna, Department of
Finance, Brünnerstrasse 72, 1210 Vienna (Wien), Austria.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THE VGSF AND THE APPLICATION PLEASE SEE:
http://www.vgsf.ac.at - Contact: vgsf(a)vgsf.ac.at