Dear Professor [Last Name],

I am writing in regard to the possibility of joining your research team as a visiting

researcher, in Oxford University. I’m a British student, pursuing PhD in Economics, with
focus on assessment of local public expenditure.

I hold BSc degree in Management (2010-2013) and a Master in Fiscal Policy (2014-
2016). Since 2010 I am a student in Hamburg University. At this point I have started my
PhD research for the benefit of my PhD thesis. With the research I plan to assess the
inter-sectoral impact of public investments. More specific I have the intention to
investigate, how local expenditure in education may have a short-term impact on public
health.

Apart from studies, I also work as a Teaching Assistant on Economics Institute of

Hamburg, where I was expected with the opportunity to spend maximum one year as
visiting researcher abroad. I would like to challenge myself working in international
environment and I believe that my experimental background and motivation would help
me to have a valuable contribution. I have some experience abroad, since I was an
exchange student, and therefore culture and language shall not be an issue.

During search for the University where I can implement and international research
project, I have come across Oxford, because my colleague and supervisor Ms. Saskia
Jacobs, PhD has referred me to Professor. James, in the Economics Department of
Oxford Uni., due to potential for the implementation of research project closely related to
my research subject. Accordingly two weeks ago I have contacted Professor James,
who confirmed me the information I have been told by Professor Jacobs, and suggested
me to contact Dean’s office, in order to investigate the possibilities for my fellowship.

Since Oxford has strong research focus on Europe and local Governance, I believe the
University and Department can significantly benefit from my fellowship as well. I am
referring in particular to the database I have developed for tracking local expenditures in
Federal Republic of Germany.

Having in mind above stated I would be grateful if you could give me an opportunity to
join your team in winter term of, or the spring one of 2018. In line with my schedule I
would prefer a stay lasting between 3 and 6 months, through the duration of either
Winter of Spring term.
I believe that with my work and studies I have a solid foundation, but through research
on Oxford, I hope to develop expertise and boost the quality of my research. I have
attached an updated resume for your review. Thank you very much for considering my
inquiry and I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Name Surname

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