PhD in Economics

From the 2021/2022 academic year, CEMF.UP offers a limited number of doctoral scholarships, awarded based on the candidate’s merit.

The Scientific Committee encourages students who do not receive a CEMF.UP doctoral scholarship to apply for scholarships or other financial support from the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). Students applying for FCT scholarships should seek guidance from the Scientific Committee when completing the application forms.

Within the framework of international student mobility agreements established between the University of Porto and various European universities, FEP students may apply for scholarships to undertake a period of study abroad. Students applying for these scholarships should seek guidance from the Scientific Committee when completing the application forms.

Director of the PhD in Economics

The PhD Programme is a four-year, full-time programme. The first three semesters are devoted to coursework; the remaining semesters are devoted to the preparation of the PhD thesis.

The selected cohorts of students that enroll the Programme each year receive training within a stimulating research environment. The Programme is hosted by the Center for Economics and Finance at the U. Porto (CEMF.UP), the leading research unit of the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto (FEP-UP), which sponsors several courses and seminars over the academic year.

Research papers are presented by visiting scholars, by Department faculty and by graduate students. Seminar attendance is an integral part of the PhD programme, as it provides students with knowledge about current research in their areas of interest, as well as acquaintance with researchers in such areas. Presentation of their research results allows students to acquire key academic abilities and to obtain timely feedback from scholars and colleagues on their theses.