PhD in Economics and Finance – CUNEF Universidad – 1er novembre 2026

Contexte

CUNEF Universidad is inviting applications for its Doctoral Programme in Economics and Finance, an advanced research programme designed for students seeking academic and professional careers in economics, finance, business and law. Based in Madrid, Spain, the programme provides doctoral-level training for candidates interested in developing advanced research skills and contributing to the study of economic, financial and social issues. Its research environment is designed to support students who want to pursue careers in academia, central banks, research departments, public institutions, private organisations and other fields requiring advanced economic, financial or statistical expertise. The programme is particularly relevant to prospective PhD candidates looking to undertake frontier research and develop expertise in areas connected to economic development, financial markets, business and law. The Doctoral Programme in Economics and Finance is aligned with CUNEF Universidad’s research strategy and its academic strengths in Finance, Business and Law. The programme aims to provide advanced specialisation to students who wish to develop careers requiring high-level expertise in economic, financial or statistical fields. According to CUNEF, potential career environments include central banks, research departments of public and private organisations and other institutions where advanced analytical and research skills are required. Doctoral candidates are expected to engage with research at the frontier of economic, business and social knowledge while developing the ability to analyse important economic problems. The programme also seeks to equip students with the tools required to conduct advanced research that can contribute to the formulation of economic alternatives and policies aimed at supporting economic development. One of the programme’s highlighted features is its international environment. CUNEF states that this environment enables the university to attract international students while supporting research exchanges with leading universities and research institutions. For doctoral candidates, international collaboration can provide opportunities to engage with different research perspectives, develop professional academic networks and participate in cooperative research initiatives. The programme’s emphasis on joint research and international exchanges also reflects its aim of creating an intellectually active environment for doctoral-level study.

Missions et responsabilités

• Engage with research at the frontier of economic, business and social knowledge.
• Develop the ability to analyse important economic problems.
• Conduct advanced research that can contribute to the formulation of economic alternatives and policies aimed at supporting economic development.
• Pursue research within four broad research lines: Economics, Finance, Business, and Law.
• Participate in international research exchanges and cooperative research programmes.
• Engage with different research perspectives and develop professional academic networks.

Profil recherché

The doctoral programme is designed for students seeking advanced specialisation and research experience in Economics, Finance, Business or Law.

• Pursue an academic career.
• Become professional researchers.
• Work in central banks or economic institutions.
• Join research departments in public or private organisations.
• Develop expertise in financial and economic analysis.
• Conduct research into economic development and policy.
• Study financial, business or legal-economic issues at doctoral level.

Conditions et avantages

CUNEF highlights several features of its doctoral programme designed to support advanced research and international academic engagement.

• Faculty members with international research experience and recognition.
• An international academic environment that attracts students from different countries.
• A range of research lines connected to the frontier of knowledge.
• An intellectually active and stimulating research atmosphere.
• Emphasis on critical thinking.
• Opportunities for cooperation and joint research.
• International research exchanges.
• Connections with leading universities and research institutions.
• Opportunities for cooperative research programmes.

Potential career environments after the PhD include:

• Universities and academic institutions.
• Central banks.
• Public-sector research departments.
• Private-sector research departments.
• Financial institutions.
• Economic and statistical organisations.
• Research and policy institutions.

Dossier de candidature

• Online admission form via CUNEF Universidad’s online application system.
• Prospective applicants should review CUNEF’s admission requirements carefully before submitting an application, as the information supplied for this opportunity does not specify all individual academic eligibility requirements.

Comment postuler

Prospective candidates can begin the admission process through CUNEF Universidad’s online application system.

Start admission: CUNEF Universidad – Doctoral Programme Admission

Applicants should review the doctoral programme information and admission requirements before completing the online application.

For additional information about the programme, prospective students can contact:

• University: CUNEF Universidad
• Almansa Campus: Calle Almansa, 101, 28040 Madrid, Spain
• Pirineos Campus: Calle Pirineos, 55, 28040 Madrid, Spain
• Application Deadline: The information supplied for the programme does not state a specific application deadline. Prospective applicants should therefore check the official admission portal or contact CUNEF directly for the current admission timeline and any programme-specific deadlines.
• Official programme page: CUNEF Universidad – PhD Programme in Economics and Finance