Job Description
University of Chicago Booth School of Business offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Accounting through its Stevens Doctoral Program. This program provides comprehensive financial support to all admitted doctoral students, ensuring they can focus on their academic and research pursuits.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Accounting
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Institution: University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The program emphasizes rigorous training in accounting research, preparing students for academic careers at leading institutions. Students engage in interdisciplinary research and benefit from the school’s strong emphasis on empirical and theoretical analysis.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for five to six years of full-time study, conditional on satisfactory progress.
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Stipend: An annual stipend of $50,000 (as of Fall 2024) for five years.
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Health Insurance: Coverage for student-only premiums under the university’s student health insurance plan.
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Graduate Student Services Fee: Covered.
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Research and Travel Funding: Up to $3,000 per academic year for research and conference travel.
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Technology Support: First-year students receive either a one-time $2,000 computer stipend or, for accounting students, a high-end research-quality computer workstation or laptop.
Additionally, students have opportunities to apply for further funding to support specific research projects, data acquisition, or fieldwork. The program encourages applications for external fellowships, such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and the UniCredit Foundation’s US PhD Scholarship.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
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Quantitative Skills: A strong quantitative background is essential.
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Application Materials:
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Statement of purpose detailing research interests and career goals.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
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Writing sample demonstrating research capabilities.
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GRE or GMAT scores are recommended but not required.
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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.
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