PhD Summit

An invite-only, all-expenses paid two-day event that convenes top PhD students and postdocs with leading quantitative researchers from our firm.

Program Overview

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with like-minded peers and current Citadel Securities researchers to learn and share their work, including applications of their research in industry. The program will include a discussion on the role of research in quantitative finance, curated networking with expert researchers, and a conversation on career paths in academia vs. industry.

The summit culminates with a poster session where attendees will share and discuss their research with leading researchers from our firm. Our research leads will vote on a winning poster, and that attendee will win a substantial grant for their research lab. The second and third place posters will also receive grants.

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Event Details

The all-expenses-paid summit will occur in both Miami and London in 2025. Benefits include:

  • An introduction to our firm, including information about internships and full-time roles
  • Opportunity for mentorship from expert researchers
  • Networking with employees and like-minded students
  • Travel to and from the competition (in Miami or London)
  • Top tier accommodation
  • Curated events and experiences in-and-out of the office
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PhD Summit

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Eligibility Requirements

The PhD Summit is open to PhD students and postdocs of all graduation years.

 

EMEA PhD Summit
Location: London, UK
Event: March 17, 2026 – March 20, 2026
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
Selected applicants will be notified by February 20, 2026.

Apply

 

U.S. PhD Summit
Location: Miami, FL
Event: April 9, 2026 – April 12, 2026
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Selected applicants will be notified by March 2, 2026.

Apply

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