The PhD Program in Banking and Finance offered at the University of Limoges in France, aims at training a selected group of students for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research departments of international organizations, financial institutions, and governments.

Research will conducted on Financial Intermediation on various possible issues such as Bank Risk and Regulatory Implications (Basel III and IV, Bank Supervision, Financial Stability, Systemic Risk, Liquidity Risk, Capital and Liquidity, Failure Resolution and Total Loss Absorbing Capacities, Macro/Micro Prudential Mix…), Capital Structure, Ownership Structure and Governance in Banking (risk and efficiency implications), ESG, Climate Change, FinTech and Banking Market Structure, Lending Behavior and Regional Economic Activity, Islamic Banking with strong econometric and/or theorical background. Other areas in Banking and Finance are also welcome.

The selected candidates will be hosted by LAPE Research Center, Director: Pr Amine Tarazi, and connected to an international research network. They will follow a three-year program with a specific training delivered by this well-established research center dedicated to banking studies. LAPE Research Center also encourages the co-tutorship with other institutions.

The application deadline is May 28, 2026.

For more information, click here: https://www.unilim.fr/lape/master-and-phd-programs/phd-program/