Dr. Peter Bossaerts

Professor

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Biography

Peter Bossaerts is the Leverhulme International Professor of Neuroeconomics at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Economics. His research interests encompass decision theory, decision neuroscience, computational complexity, asset pricing, general equilibrium, and financial econometrics. Bossaerts is known for his influential work that integrates insights from economics and neuroscience to better understand decision-making processes. He has actively supervised PhD students, guiding research in areas such as computational complexity, experimental economics, and labor economics. Notably, he has received funding from the Leverhulme Trust for his professorship in neuroeconomics, reflecting the importance of his research focus in bridging economic theory with experimental and computational methods. Bossaerts is affiliated with Robinson College and contributes to various academic publications and working papers in economics. His commitment to advancing the field is evident through his involvement in supervising and advising students, as well as in his own research pursuits that critically analyze contemporary policy and theoretical frameworks in economics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.