PhD programme in Finance, Economics

What: Institute for Financial Management and Research announces admissions to its full-time PhD programme in Finance & Economics. (Degree Awarded by the University of Madras)

Recognised as a Social Science Institute by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, IFMR has also been approved as an Institution of National Importance by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

Programme highlights
Selected candidates will undergo course work during the first two years of the programme and on successful completion will proceed for research dissertation.

• Post graduates in any discipline. CA, CWA, CS are eligible to apply.
• Candidates should have obtained first class throughout.
• The programme demands quantitative and computing skills.

• Test and interview at Chennai.
• Second Class train fare will be reimbursed.

• Merit-based attractive stipend starting form Rs 20,000 pm
• Scope for teaching/ research fellowship.

Application forms can be downloaded from the website.

Filled in applications, along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations, degree certificates and other credentials and a demand Draft for Rs 500/- favoring "Institute for Financial Management and Research" payable at Chennai, may be sent to:

Institute for Financial Management and Research
24, Kothari Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.
Phone: (044) 28303400
Fax: (044) 28279208
E-mail: phdenq@ifmr.ac.in
Website: www.ifmr.ac.in

Important dates

• Last date for receipt of applications: June 20, 2009
• The written test and interview will be held on July 1, 2009
• Course work commences from July 13, 2009