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The School of Business of Waterford Institute of Technology in conjunction with the recently established AIB Centre for Finance and Business Research are pleased to invite applications for PhD/Masters scholarships to commence in October 2010.

Proposed research themes include:
a) Small  firm finance
b) Behavioural finance
c) Governance, Accountability and Corporate Responsibility
d) Personal finance

Scholarship value:
The PhD scholarships will cover either a) payment of fees plus a travel/conference bursary and a stipend to cover some research assistant duties up to a maximum of €14,000 per annum in total for a four year period or b) payment of fees plus a travel/conference bursary and a small stipend up to a maximum of €6,000 per annum for a four year period.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must hold either a Masters degree by research or a taught Masters degree (with a first class or upper second class honour) which has a significant Finance /Accounting component. Exceptional candidates holding a primary degree in Finance or Accounting may be considered.

How to apply:
Send a CV and cover letter to: Mr Ger Long, Head of Department of Accounting and Economics, Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork Road, Waterford

Closing date for applications is Friday 25th June 2010.