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University of Oxford Saïd Business School – Finance Visiting Scholar Programme

Immersive visiting scholar placement at Saïd Business School, focusing on private equity and non-public market investments.

University
University of Oxford
Region
UK
Subject
Finance & Private Capital Markets
Format
In person

Official InvitationTop Business School3-12 Months

Programme overview

For senior undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral candidates, and working professionals with a background in Economics, Finance, or a related field. The programme is guided by Finance faculty at Saïd Business School; the research plan is confirmed in light of the applicant’s background, interests, and the faculty member’s area of work.

Research focus and participation

  • Private capital and non-public market investment
  • Investment returns, liquidity risk, fee structures, and alignment of interests
  • Performance measurement

Duration and format

Visits may last from 3 to 12 months. Current materials indicate that places are limited; final arrangements are subject to confirmation by the faculty member and the University.

Who it suits and entry requirements

  • A background in Economics, Finance, or a related subject
  • Strong English ability (the source materials list IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100+)
  • Basic programming skills, such as Matlab or Python
  • Some research capability; applicants are screened through a CV review and faculty interview

Application materials and process

Submit a CV and attend a faculty interview. After a successful interview, formal invitation documentation and visa preparations follow the University’s process.

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