Can you discuss a significant research project you've led that has influenced finance policy or practice?
Competency
Research Skills
Analytical Thinking
Policy Impact
This question assesses your research capabilities and your impact on the finance sector, which are crucial for an Endowed Chair position.
How to answer
- Outline the research project's objective and relevance to finance
- Explain your methodology and the rationale behind it
- Detail the findings and their implications for finance policy or practice
- Discuss how you disseminated your research findings to stakeholders
- Reflect on any collaborations with industry or government that enhanced the research
What not to say
- Focusing on minor or irrelevant projects that lack significance
- Neglecting to discuss the practical implications of your research
- Failing to mention collaboration or engagement with the finance community
- Being vague about your methodology or results
Sample answer
“I led a research project at HEC Paris that examined the impact of corporate governance on firm performance. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analyzed data from over 200 firms and found that enhanced governance practices could lead to a 15% increase in shareholder value. I presented these findings at several international finance conferences and published in leading journals, influencing policy discussions in corporate governance reform in France.”