International PhD in Economics in Japan. Coursework conducted entirely in English. Scholarships available.
The Ph.D. in Economics requires successful completion of 20 credits or more from offered courses and the successful proposal, submission and oral defense of a doctoral dissertation. Entry into the Ph.D. program typically presumes the student already has a two-year Master’s degree. As such, students ideally can finish their Ph.D. in three years at YNU. The Ph.D. program is organized around three areas of specialization: (A) International Economics; (B) Data Analytics; (C) International Political Economy. The intake period for the International Ph.D. Program in Economics is October and application begins in September of the previous year. The program was selected as one of the International Priority Graduate Programs (PGP) by MEXT (Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology). MEXT will allocate scholarships and international travel funding to Japan for three students admitted in Fall 2026 and onwards. YNU will apply to renew these scholarships this year. It is easy to apply to our program and scholarships. You can apply via the Internet. In the first stage, we screen applicants based on documents submitted. We then conduct VoIP (Zoom, etc) Phone interviews in the second stage. There is no minimum GPA required. We require a minimum score of one of the following: TOEFL (4.0 under new scoring system), IELTS academic (6.5), or Duolingo (105). The English language requirement will be waived if you have completed your bachelor study or master’s degree study with English as the medium of instruction within the last 5 years in the following countries: US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or South Africa. Even if you completed your bachelor or master’s degree in English as the medium of instruction within the last 5 years in the other countries including India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc., you are not exempt from the requirement. However, you can provide an official letter from the university certifying that English was the language of instruction instead of an official test score by a testing institution. Regarding the GRE, we look at the GRE Quantitative Reasoning scores only. The application fee is 5,000 Japanese yen. There is no need for you to come to Japan for handling these procedures until enrollment.
The Graduate School of International Social Sciences at Yokohama National University, located in the second largest metropolis in Japan, offers a Ph.D. program in economics taught entirely in English. The program provides students with academic knowledge and tools in economic theory and empirics of the highest global standards, and at the same time is well-grounded in policy-relevance. We seek motivated students from all over the world, who are eager to work as academic researchers, specialists or professionals in the international arena. Graduates have gone on to work for the World Bank, Universities, Global multinationals and more. Applicants generally have a Master's before entering and complete the PhD program in 3 years. Full scholarships may be available. Please inquire.
Yokohama National University, Department of Economics
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Call for applications - PhD Program at the University of Basel Graduate School of Business and Economics
The University of Basel The University of Basel has an international reputation of outstanding achievements in research and teaching (Shanghai ranking place 83). Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is the oldest university in Switzerland with a history of success going back over 550 years. Located on the Rhine and bordering France and Germany, the city of Basel possesses international flair in the heart of Europe. The PhD Program at the Graduate School of Business and Economics The University of Basel’s Graduate School of Business and Economics offers excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world. The PhD program starts with advanced courses that equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and research methods to successfully write a doctoral thesis. The program is taught entirely in English both by members of our faculty and by international professors from outside. Participants of our PhD program can also attend the Swiss Program for Beginning Doctoral Students in Economics at the Study Center Gerzensee or the PhD program of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). Supervised by a member of the Faculty and guided by a PhD Advisory Committee with members both from our faculty and from outside, our students engage in an independent research project that results in several research papers that become chapters of their doctoral thesis. Students also often interact with senior and junior faculty members in joint research projects. The research is regularly presented and discussed in the internal PhD seminar. Our students also have the opportunity to interact with renowned international researchers who frequently visit the Faculty of Business and Economics to present in the research seminar or teach at the Faculty. Our graduates pursue successful careers in academia, governments, and private-sector firms worldwide. Funding Participants of our PhD program are offered a competitive funding package covering the costs of living in Basel over four years. Research This call for application to the PhD program at the University of Basel Graduate School of Business and Economics offers research possibilities in the following subfields: Behavioral Economics Economics and applied Econometrics Environmental Economics Health Economics Labor Economics Public Economics Application Details Deadline is August 14, 2026 The applications must include the following documents: Completed application form CV Master’s and bachelor’s degree diploma and mark sheet Scientific writing example (master‘s thesis, term paper, bachelor’s thesis or journal article) A recent GRE test is considered in the decision process and must be provided for participation in the Swiss Program for Beginning Doctoral Students in Economics at the Study Center Gerzensee or the PhD program of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI).
The University of Basel’s Graduate School of Business and Economics offers excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world. The PhD program starts with advanced courses that equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and research methods to successfully write a doctoral thesis. The program is taught entirely in English both by members of our faculty and by international professors from outside. Supervised by a member of the Faculty and guided by a PhD Advisory Committee with members both from our faculty and from outside, our students engage in an independent research project that results in several research papers that become chapters of their doctoral thesis. Our students also have the opportunity to interact with renowned international researchers who frequently visit the Faculty of Business and Economics to present in the research seminar or teach at the Faculty. Our graduates pursue successful careers in academia, governments, and private-sector firms worldwide.
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
While an interdisciplinary approach is encouraged, the programme lays somewhat larger emphasis on economics to provide an integrated framework within which various development issues can be addressed. Minimum duration of the Ph.D programme is 3 years. Ph.D. programmes involve successful completion of course work as well as submission of dissertation. M.Sc. stream students who would like to register for a Ph.D. degree need to pass the oral comprehensive examination in the form of proposal cum evaluation seminar and fulfil prescribed course and minimum grade requirements. Admission Eligibility (i) The applicants to Ph.D. programmes must have valid UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF or other international level scholarship to pursue Ph.D. (ii) The applicants to PhD programmes must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary or higher level. (iii) The applicants to PhD programmes must have the qualifying percentage of marks or its equivalent in the qualifying degrees as indicated below: <table style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:"Source Sans Pro", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;height:323px;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" border="1" width="862"> Programme Qualifying Degree Qualifying Marks across category of students PhD Programme General SC/ST/ GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL /PwD Master degree in Economics/Development Studies/Statistics/ Environmental Science/ Operations Research/Physics/Mathematics/ Management/Engineering/Relevant or allied subject 55% 50% BA/BSc/BStat/ BTech/BE (four year degree) 75% 70% <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:"Source Sans Pro", sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.3;margin:0px 0px 20px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Course structure for the three Ph.D. programmes is as follows: Course Structure and Duration IGIDR offer admission to the following Ph.D. programmes: (i) Ph.D. in Economics The minimum duration of the PhD programmes at IGIDR is of three years including course work. To register to the Ph.D. degree, a student is required to complete 64 credits comprising core and elective courses. Students are also required to pass their proposal evaluation comprehensive examination, external thesis evaluation followed by viva-voce examination before conferment of Ph.D. Degree. <h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:"Source Sans Pro", sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.3;margin:0px 0px 20px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">List of courses in – Ph.D. in Economics <table style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:"Source Sans Pro", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;height:100px;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" border="1" width="992"> Semester Course Semester I Research Methodology (4 Credits) Mathematics I (4 Credits) Statistics & Econometrics – I (4 Credits) Microeconomics – I (4 Credits) Macroeconomics – I (4 Credits) Total Credits 20 Semester II Statistics & Econometrics – II (4 Credits) Mathematics – II/Methods to Experimental Economics (2 Credits) Microeconomics – II (4 Credits) Macroeconomics – II (4 Credits) Total Credits 14 Semester III Research & Publication Ethics (2 Credits) Four elective courses of 4 credits (From list of elective courses offered and advised by the RAC) Total Credits 18 Semester IV Directed Studies (4 Credits) Two elective courses of 4 credits each (From list of elective courses offered and advised by the RAC) Total Credits 12 Total Credits after 4 semesters 64 List of some elective courses 1. Development Economics 2. Special Topics in Microeconomics 3. Game Theory 4. Issues in Corporate Finance and Growth 5. Applied General Equilibrium Models 6. Institutional Economics: Theory and Applications 7. Oligopoly Theory 8. Political Economy of Institutions and Development 9. Spectral analysis and Wavelets 10. Topics in Applied Econometrics 11. Introduction to Python for Economists 12. Elements of Data Science 13. Advanced Mathematical Methods for Economics & Finance 14. The role of Finance in Macroeconomics 15. Markets, Incentives & Agriculture in India Costs PhD students have to pay a tuition fee of ₹ 25,000/- per semester and a hostel fee, which is 8% of their stipend amount per month. All students residing in the hostel will have to pay water and electricity charges as per actuals and make payments to the caterer against the food they consume. For students residing in guest house/Hostel block, electricity charges will be Rs.600/- per month. The tuition and other fees may be revised from time to time. Financial Assistance PhD students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfil the terms and conditions for PhD registration, will receive a monthly stipend of ₹43,750/- after their PhD registration in the third year. PhD students are required to provide part time research or teaching assistantship from their second year onwards. PhD students who enrol after successful completion of their MSc or MPhil at IGIDR will receive a stipend for three years, ₹31000/- before and ₹43,750/- after their PhD registration. Placement A majority of IGIDR PhD are placed as post-doctoral fellows or as faculty members in leading academic institutions in India and abroad, including Centre for Development Studies, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP, Formerly Brookings India), Centurion Education at Chhattisgarh, Delhi School of Economics, Indian Institute of Management at various locations, Indian Institute of Technology at various locations, Madras School of Economics, NABARD, Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics NMIMS University, Trinity College, UNESCO Paris, and University of Manchester among others or in think tanks/research institutes like Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).
About The Ph.D. programme is designed to create academic researchers as well as professionals who are capable of conducting policy analysis, relating to national and global economic and development issues, from a quantitative and inter-disciplinary perspective.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
The Kiel Institute offers external PhD students and professionals the opportunity to participate in advanced courses of its high-level ASP Kiel Ph.D program. The courses are at the frontier of current economic research and are taught by leading economists in their field. Participation in these courses is a great way to be inspired by renown scholars who work at the research frontier and to learn new methods and skills. Over the years, hundreds of external participants have attended our ASP courses, in particular PhD students from all over the world, as well as professionals from international institutions, ministries, central banks, think tanks or the financial sector. All courses are taught in English and at our institute facilities in Kiel. All candidates can apply for participation in one or several courses of the program highlighted below. Colleagues and students from the Kiel Institute and partner Institutions can express their interest in participating to an advanced course by sending an email to advancedstudies@ifw-kiel.de. All other candidates need to fill in the form available on the specific course webpage. If you are a Ph.D student/candidate, you are entitled to a substantially reduced course fee and you can apply for low cost accommodation at the Kiel Institute´s student residence. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any additional information about forthcoming courses or which options might best fit your needs. Dates Course Title Teacher Location 03 - 09 Sep 2026 Math Camp Kiel 14-18 Sep 2026 Computational Methods and AI for Research Friedrich Geiecke Kiel 22 - 25 Sep 2026 Real Business Cycles and Quantitative Methods Sergio de Ferra Kiel 05-09 Oct 2026 Growth and Search and Matching Federica Romei Kiel 09-20 Nov 2026 Empirical International Finance Christoph Trebesch Kiel 07-11 Dec 2026 New Keynesian Models Andrea Ferrero Kiel Fees and logistics: The fee for individual courses is 1,800 Euros. Doctoral students can get a discount of EUR 900. Kiel doctoral students can join or advanced courses as part of their PhD curriculum. We can offer subsidized housing for selected few external participants at our “Haus Weltclub”, with preference given to students and a price per stay between EUR 200 and EUR 230 for a nice and clean 11-13sqm room with shared but lockable bathroom. For more courses, outlines and application forms visit our webpage.
The Kiel Institute offers external PhD students and professionals the opportunity to participate in advanced courses of its high-level ASP Kiel Ph.D program
Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IFW)
Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics - Environmental and Ecological Economics
International Doctoral Courses and Seminars in Health Economics and Policy
The objectives The International doctoral Courses and Seminars in Health Economics and Policy are intended for PhD students from Swiss universities as well as foreign universities who wish to enhance their specific knowledge and sharpen their capabilities in the field of health economics and policy. Researchers with a PhD in economics and related disciplines as well as health researchers with a significant interest in economics who wish to deepen their knowledge of some topics can also be admitted Certification Students receive a certificate for each course that they attend Each completed course is awarded 3 ECTS Students who pass an exam receive a certificate of success and a grade report A certificate for having achieved the PhD specialisation in Health Economics will be awarded for having achieved 15 credits (5 courses). The approval will be signed by the program director More information Please, send us an email if you need more information: phd@sggoe.ch Overview of Courses: 8 - 12 Jun 2026 Lucerne Machine Learning in Health Economics Prof. Helmut Farbmacher apply 22 - 26 Jun 2026 Lucerne Empirical Policy Evaluation in Health Prof. Maarten Lindeboom, Prof. Bas van der Klaauw apply 24 - 28 Aug 2026 Basel Experimental Health Economics Prof. Jeannette Brosig-Koch apply Application Requirements: Graduate degree in related discipline Personal data/curriculum vitae Enrollment Form Doctoral Program Entry Requirements Applicants of the International Doctoral Courses and Seminars in Health Economics and Policy need to: be registered as candidates of a PhD in economics or in a related discipline demonstrate sufficient proficiency in microeconomics, and demonstrate sufficient proficiency in econometrics or statistics. A full resume, along with the enrollment form will have to be submitted to the administration of the program. A final decision with regards to admission will be taken after a thorough and individual assessment of the application. Students can apply via http://www.sggoe.ch
The program The goal of the program is to offer advanced and highly specialized courses in health economics and policy, as well as seminars and workshops with leading international experts. This program is being offered within the framework of the Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+) and the various partners of SSPH+ (Basel, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano and Zurich) will offer specialized courses for the participants.
Swiss Society of Health Economics (sggö)
PhD in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions – cycle 42 – a.a. 2026/2027
The PhD programme lasts three years; activities are generally conducted on campus and in English. Each post is endowed with a scholarship of about €16.243 gross per year. Each student is endowed with an additional budget of about €1.624 per year for research activities. The PhD programme is hosted by Department of Economics of the University of Insubria (located in Varese, Italy), which has been granted the Departments of Excellence award and funding plan for the period 2023 – 2027 by the ANVUR (Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes), ranking 8th among the Italian departments of economics and statistics. Topic and goals A substantial part of economic analysis centres on decision-making processes. Consumers and producers, workers and firms, banks and managers, households and policymakers are constantly making decisions that carry economic significance. Economists seek to understand, predict, or influence the processes underlying these decisions. The analysis of human decision-making draws on a range of methods and models, which vary considerably across different areas of economic research. For example, classical decision theory is largely rooted in mathematical modelling, whereas more recent developments in behavioural decision theory often employ experimental methods. Econometric techniques are used to examine the factors influencing specific decisions, such as those related to labour, transport, health, or charitable giving. Particular attention is also given to contemporary approaches in policy evaluation. Computational methods play a key role in simulating interactions among economic agents and in assessing the broader economic implications of those interactions. The PhD programme in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions equips early-career researchers with the skills to master the wide range of theoretical and applied approaches used in economics to analyse decision-making processes. Faculty The PhD Board includes faculty members of Insubria University as well as faculty members of other Italian and foreign universities. See the PhD webpages in English and Italian for the complete faculty list. Organization In the first year of the programme, students attend compulsory courses to acquire a broad set of research skills (from theory to data analysis), that allow them to tackle the complex phenomena related to decision making. During the second and third year of the programme, students focus on their own research under the supervision of one or more faculty members and participate in seminars and reading groups in their field of interest. See the training activities webpage for the complete list of courses. The programme strongly encourages students to spend part of their PhD period abroad and supports them in gaining international experience. The central goal of the programme is to create independent researchers, who can then pursue an academic career in leading universities or obtain research positions in private firms or international organizations. At the end of the third year, students submit their PhD dissertation, which is usually made of three research papers. The PhD courses in the next academic year will start in November 2026. Admission requirements The selection procedure is open to candidates who hold a master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or a 4-year Degree previous to the Ministerial Decree no. 509/1999 (Laurea quadriennale vecchio ordinamento), or equivalent academic title (master’s degree) obtained abroad, without age or citizenship restrictions. Graduands may conditionally access the selection procedure, provided that they obtain the required admission qualification by 31 October 2026, under penalty of exclusion in case of positive outcome of the selection procedure. Full details for applying to the academic year 2026-2027 (Cycle 42) with enrollment procedures can be found here in English and in Italian. Here are the links to the full call for applications in Italian and in English Deadline for applications: July 6, 2026, 12:00. Additional details about the PhD programme are available here.
University of Insubria opens the call for applications to the 42nd cycle of PhD programme in METHODS AND MODELS FOR ECONOMIC DECISIONS. For the academic year 2026-2027 there are 6 “ordinary” scholarships available, see below the link to the call for more details.
Department of Economics, University of Insubria
PhD in Economics – Tuscan Universities Universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena
Established in the 1980s, the programme has a long and well-established tradition. It is characterized by a lively doctoral community that is well integrated into the academic community of the participating departments, an openness to a plurality of perspectives within economics, attention to the historical dimension of the economy and economic analysis, and dialogue with other disciplines. The programme offers: 4 + 4 fully funded PhD positions Additional funding for research periods abroad Access to dedicated spaces and facilities at the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Siena First year of advanced courses (at the University of Siena) Important Dates: First call (4 positions/scholarships): • Application deadline: June 29, 2026, at 2 pm • Online interviews: July 21, 2026, from 10am • Results announced: by the end of July Second call (4 positions/scholarships funded by Regione Toscana): • Application deadline: July 24, 2026, at 2 pm • Online interviews: September 2, 2026, from 10am • Results announced: by the first half of September Programme starts on November 1, 2026 More information about the programme: https://phdeconomics.unisi.it/ The call for application: https://www.unisi.it/ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca/dottorati-di-ricerca-42-ciclo
The PhD in Economics of the Tuscan Universities (joint programme of the Universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena) is a three-year study and research programme for students aiming to pursue a career as economists in academia, public institutions, international organizations, or the private sector.
PhD in Economics and Finance, University of Verona, Italy (six positions available)
We invite applications from outstanding graduates who hold or are expected to hold a master’s degree in Economics, Finance or related fields. The following material is required for an application: i) Certificate with final graduation mark or transcript with exam grades; ii) Curriculum Vitae; iii) Original research proposal of maximum 2,000 words; iv) Two reference letters; v) Further documents the candidate considers relevant for the evaluation. To be admitted to the selection process, a mandatory, non-refundable fee of 10,00 euros is required, under penalty of exclusion. This fee must be paid by the application deadline. The deadline for application is June 09, 2026, at 12.00. Description of the PhD program: The PhD Program in Economics and Finance of the University of Verona trains academic and professional figures able to autonomously carry out research in economics and finance at universities, research institutes, consulting firms, public and private companies. PhD graduates undertake job positions requiring critical and problem solving skills, in which to matter are the ability to identify a problem and analyze it using economic reasoning, manage and process data through a statistical approach, interpret the findings and communicate results and implications. The four-year PhD Program in Economics and Finance consists of a course-work part and a research part. During the first part of the program, students attend advanced courses (both compulsory and elective) related to their chosen track (“Economics” or “Mathematics and Data Analytics for Finance”). Students then develop an independent study and research agenda under the guidance of two supervisors. The program is completed by the final thesis containing research contributions following high-quality international standards. Our PhD Program also offers personal research funds, access to dedicated room and Department facilities, and financial support for study and research periods in foreign universities or institutions. The University of Verona is among the top hundred world universities with less than 50 years in the rankings of the Times Higher Education. In the RepEc ranking, the Department of Economics ranks in the top 10% of the Italian distribution and in the top 25% of the world distribution of research departments and institutions in Economics. It received the “Department of Excellence 2023-2027” seal by the Italian ministry of university and research
We are pleased to announce the 2026 call for applications of the PhD Program in Economics and Finance at the University of Verona. The Program offers two dedicated tracks: “Economics” and “Mathematics and Data Analytics for Finance”. It aims at bringing brilliant students to the international research frontier, and at developing their ability to create their own research contributions. This year six positions with full scholarship (about 1,300 euros net per month) are available.
Department of Economics, University of Verona
6 fully-funded PhD positions in Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences (EADS) at the IMT School for Advanced Studies
The EADS Program trains international PhD students to undertake cutting-edge research in a wide range of economic and social disciplines with a unique multidisciplinary approach that relies on the unifying language of statistics and data science, as well as on selected tools from computer science and psychology. EADS students also have the opportunity to complete their research projects under joint supervision (double-degree) with partner universities, including KU Leuven (Belgium) and the University of Alicante (Spain). All students are encouraged to spend visiting research periods at international organizations, both within the Erasmus+ framework and through ad hoc mobility agreements. EADS in a nutshell ● Contract Type: Scholarship up to 48 months ● Commitment: Full time ● Location: Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) ● Official language: English ● Starting date: November 1, 2026 Your Role ● First year: Follow courses in your tailor-made scientific training program ● Second and third year: Engage in your own research (both at Lucca and abroad) under the guidance of at least one Advisor from the Faculty ● Develop three or more research papers for your doctoral thesis ● Participate in the daily academic and campus life, including seminars, conferences, workshops attendance, public outreach activities etc. Qualifications ● Master’s Degree or equivalent, possibly in Economics, Management, Statistics, Law, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Logic and Philosophy of Science, Mathematics, Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, or in contiguous areas (to be obtained by October 31st, 2026) ● Excellent communication skills in English ● Demonstrated solid quantitative skills comparable with those acquired in economics degrees ● Enthusiasm for research, critical thinking, and interest in policy-relevant issues We offer · An exciting multidisciplinary and international research environment with ample opportunities to exchange with scholars from related disciplines at international Universities · Work under the supervision of at least one Advisor from the faculty · Work in a team with several other doctoral candidates, postdoc researchers and faculty · A tailor-made scientific training program with a wide range of courses, lectures and seminars by leading researchers · Mentoring, training and career development support · A highly competitive full-time PhD Position with o a scholarship for a maximum period of 4 consecutive years o social security coverage o free accommodation on the sustainable and accessible campus (all year round) o free meals on campus (lunch and dinner, all year round) o additional research funds o additional international mobility funds o insurance coverages (liability, accident) o no tuition fees EFC Project Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca is a member of the EFC - Educating Future Citizens network, which includes eight Scuole Universitarie Superiori in Italy. IMT PhD students have the opportunity to participate in joint activities and are encouraged to engage with partner institutions to foster academic and research collaborations. How to apply You are welcome to submit your application through the online application system at the following link (registration required): https://pica.cineca.it/imtlucca/imtlucca-phd-eads-2026/ Students graduating by 31st October 2026 are also welcome to apply. Deadline for applications: June 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm (CEST time) Application Schedule · Interview of short-listed candidates: June 22, 2026 · Notification of admission: the end of July 2026 More information For more information, please see https://eads.imtlucca.it/ and get in touch with phdapplications@imtlucca.it
The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 6 fully funded doctoral candidates in its Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences (EADS) PhD Program.
PhD in Economics - University of Pavia & University of Milan - Admission to the 2026/2027 Academic Year (Cycle 42)
The Doctorate in Economics at the University of Pavia and the University of Milan is a four-year, fully funded Study and Research programme, designed for students aiming for academic or professional careers in economics. No tuition fees Fully funded Extra funding for research visits abroad Access to spaces, software (Stata, Matlab,…), and a massive and fast server (Indaco). Both Departments at the University of Pavia and the University of Milan have been awarded the Department of Excellence recognition by the Italian Ministry for the outstanding quality of their research. Funding & Scholarships available: This year, we are offering 5 fully-funded scholarships: 4 general PhD grants 1 specific grant funded by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) on the research topic: "Use of Statistical–Econometric Models for the Analysis of Population Health Data and Registry Data" Key Dates: • Application deadline: June 30, 2026 • Interviews (online): July 17, 2026 • Results announced: shortly after the interviews, by July 21 • Programme starts: October 1, 2026 Discover more about our program here: https://economiaemanagement.dip.unipv.it/it/phd-economics Find all the information to apply here: https://economiaemanagement.dip.unipv.it/it/phd-economics/admission
The Call for the University of Pavia & University of Milan Doctoral Programme in Economics is open. Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026
The GSEFM Ph.D. Program in Finance consists of two years of doctoral coursework with a qualifying examination at the end of the first year. Core courses in financial economics, econometrics, and mathematical methods (first year) and two to three elective courses (second year) ensure that students acquire a thorough knowledge of the theory of Finance before beginning their own research. SAFE ­offers funding each year for the entire program to three excellent applicants for the Ph.D. Program in Finance as well as to those for the Program in Economics who pursue Finance as one field in their studies. The funding includes a grant of monthly €1,300 in the first year and an ensuing work contracts as research assistants, conditional on passing the preliminary exams. SAFE aims to increase the proportion of female scholars among its research staff and will therefore give preference to female applicants in case of equal qualification. Learn more about a Ph.D. in Finance at GSEFM in Frankfurt combined with funding from SAFE at https://safe-frankfurt.de/about-safe/career/phd-in-finance.html
Graduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management (GSEFM) at Goethe University Frankfurt in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE The GSEFM graduate program offers a quantitative and research-oriented education featuring the structure of premier anglo-saxon graduate programs. Together with the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE, it provides an environment where students can benefit from a unique research group in Finance spanning a wide range of topics, such as banking regulation, systemic risk, asset pricing, corporate, household, behavioral, and macro finance, data science, and financial law. Students and faculty benefit from the location in Frankfurt, the primary center for financial markets and central banking in continental Europe. The program does not charge tuition fees.
Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE
New Call for GSSI PhD Applications 2026/27 now open - 38 scholarships available
The positions are among the four four-year academic Programmes: 13 for Astroparticle Physics, 15 for Computer Science, 10 for Regional Science and Economic Geography. The PhD program in Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences has already opened 10 positions in November 2025: further available positions will be announced on March 31. The new doctoral students will join the 188 already in L'Aquila. The GSSI, established after the earthquake, has 80 professors and researchers and over 50 post-docs. Since 2012, the institute has awarded over 230 ‘Philosophiae Doctor’ (Ph.D.) degrees. The new call for applications envisages a gross annual scholarship of €16,243, accommodation in the GSSI facilities or a substitute grant, board and other benefits. The application for admission must be filled out exclusively using the online procedure available on the GSSI website at https://applications.gssi.it/. Applications received by other means will not be accepted. The application deadlines are as follows: • May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CEST) for positions in Regional Science and Economic Geography and for the single Computer Science position related to the FIS project "A Robust Theory of Distributed Computation"; • May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CEST) for positions in Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences. • May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CEST) for positions in Astroparticle Physics; • June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CEST) for positions in Computer Science. The GSSI-Gran Sasso Science Institute is an international PhD school and a center for research and higher education in the areas of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Social Sciences. Founded in 2012 in L’Aquila (Italy) as Center for Advanced Studies of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and then established in March 2016 as a School of Advanced Studies providing post-graduate education. Through a day-to-day collaboration and interaction, researchers and students have the opportunity to build a sound knowledge of the research methods and to experiment contamination of interests, innovative approaches and multicultural exchanges in all the GSSI activities. In addressing the complexity of today’s world, GSSI is committed to removing all barriers between its areas of study and research. The dissemination of scientific results towards society and the promotion of cultural events for generic public, citizens and schools are among GSSI goals. The doctoral school of L'Aquila celebrated ten years of activity with the inauguration of the academic year early this January and continues its journey in the wake of its strong international vocation. With over 170 students, almost half of whom comes from worldwide, and nearly one hundred of academic staff, it offers a dynamic environment and collaborations with numerous prestigious scientific institutions in Europe and around the world. https://www.gssi.it/communication/news-events www.gssi.it What to expect from a PhD at GSSI?
The Gran Sasso Science Institute has published the new call for applications for the forty-second cycle of PhDs. For the next academic year, which will officially begin on 1 November, 2026, GSSI is offering further 38 scholarships for doctoral programs in Astroparticle Physics, Computer Science, and Regional Science & Economic Geography.
PhD Programme in QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN ECONOMICS at the University of Macerata
Course Objectives The aim is to develop scientific training in quantitative analysis for the new generation of scholars in academia and to promote a culture of quantitative analysis within institutions. The course delves into policy analysis tools, both ex-ante (calibrated predictive models) and ex-post (counterfactual analysis of observational data); mathematical and statistical quantitative methods in deterministic and stochastic contexts applied to economic growth, income distribution, monetary policy, international trade, environmental economics, social inclusiveness, business economics, and other areas of economic analysis application. These topics are also explored through simulation models such as multisectoral models (input-output, SAM based, and CGE) and agent-based models. Significant attention is also paid to new methods of online data collection and analysis (big data, web scraping, and nowcasting), network analysis, and data analysis applied to administrative business data. Employment and Professional Opportunities QME PhD graduates will be able to access professions requiring high qualifications in data analysis, the construction and maintenance of quantitative survey models, and policy evaluation at both micro and macroeconomic levels. More specifically, the QME PhD facilitates access to academic careers in national and international university systems; work in economic research centers at the national and international level; activities supporting the choice and implementation of economic policies at all levels of government; roles in policy impact evaluation, both ex-ante and ex-post, in public and private companies; and professions related to the roles of economist and applied statistician or emerging roles such as data scientist, data analyst, or data journalist. In particular, the focus on training public officials in data analysis aims to contribute to technical competence in public administration. Similarly, the application of quantitative methodologies to business administrative data and fields such as business analytics offers a professional outlet in companies that prioritize the use of data analysis in strategic decision-making.
The PhD in Quantitative Methods in Economics (QME) - entirely in English - provides excellent skills in the use of the most modern quantitative tools for economic analysis and economic policy analysis, used both in academia and in the private sector, as well as in the analytical activities of national and international institutions.
PhD in Economics (Four-Year) - University of Torino
All activities take place at the Collegio Carlo Alberto in downtown Torino. Students can benefit from a vibrant and international academic environment and participate in all scientific events (seminars, workshops, conferences, ...). On top of the yearly scholarship (17,500 Euros per year, for four years), they receive yearly research funds and have the possibility to spend part of their third or fourth year abroad as visiting students. There is also the possibility to sign cotutelle agreements with other academic institutions so to obtain a double doctoral degree. See the poster announcing the the new round of admissions! It can be downloaded here. The official call for applicants will be released in April/May 2026. Potential applicants are however already invited to send, at their earliest convenience, their "expression of interest". The guidelines for the submission of the expression of interest can be found here. For more information about the Vilfredo Pareto PhD in Economics, see the website of the program or contact vpde.unito@carloalberto.org.
The Vilfredo Pareto PhD in Economics is a 4-year PhD program of the University of Torino, organized in close collaboration with the Collegio Carlo Alberto. The program allows students to structure their coursework and write their doctoral dissertation in a number of different areas of economics. After a common set of core courses that take place in the first semester (including review courses in mathematics and statistics and advanced courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics), students can further prepare for their dissertation work by choosing from a list of elective courses.
Fully funded PhD positions in Economics and Management
About the Department The Department of Economics and Management “Marco Fanno” (dSEA) is a centre of excellence in Applied Economics, Accounting, Economic Theory and Management and is part of one of the world’s oldest higher education institutions: the University of Padua, located in Italy's North-East. Founded in 1989, dSEA has over 2,000 students and 75 faculty members conducting research in Economics or Business fields. In 2023, dSEA was granted the EQUIS Accreditation becoming the first Department of an Italian public university to achieve the prestigious distinction. dSEA has been awarded the “Departments of Excellence” seal nominated by the Italian Ministry of University and Research and is confirmed as one of the 18 Italian departments of economics and statistics to receive funding for the five-year period 2023 – 2027. The Department is ranked among the 200 best Departments globally in Economics and Econometrics according to the QS World University Rankings. dSEA offers a stimulating learning and research environment to students from around the world. Its international PhD programme has a long tradition of quality and success, complementing the department's offer of Bachelor's and Master's degrees. For more information, please click here PhD Programme in Economics and Management The PhD Programme is composed of two distinct curricula: Economics and Management. Both curricula consist of rigorous coursework during the first year, and supervised research on the PhD thesis from the second to the fourth year. The coursework of the first year is specific to each curriculum and divided in three terms. Please visit our website for more details, click here Application Requirements The application deadline for joining us next academic year 2026/2027 is 20 May 2026 at 1.00 PM (CEST). The programme is open to students from all countries who hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering. Students who are going to graduate until 30 September 2026 may apply as well. Detailed information on the application procedure are available here. To apply candidates are invited to submit: • curriculum vitae • a research proposal • all degree certificates • all official transcripts • proof of English competence (for instance TOEFL, IELTS test scores) • two letters of recommendation • scientific publications (if any) • a short summary of their Master thesis (max 5 pages) • GRE general test is not required but warmly recommended. For any questions, please contact phd.economia@unipd.it
The Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padua is looking for outstanding candidates for its PhD programme in Economics and Management. This year, we offer five four-year scholarships, 3 for the curriculum in Economics and 2 for the curriculum in Management. *** PhD Day 2026 We organized an online presentation of our PhD programme in Economics and Management. During this meeting we discussed admissions, program structure, faculty, courses, activities, and placement opportunities. Watch the video: click here ***
Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua
DFG Graduate Program Collective Decision-Making
The graduate program "Collective Decision-Making" offers very attractive conditions for undertaking doctoral research on a topic of major significance for democratic societies: decision-making by a group of individuals. Despite the significant role of collective decision-making, its study is generally considered a specialist sub-field of economic, social and behavioral sciences and insights into its workings are hardly ever shared across different disciplines. The graduate program aims to work towards unifying a fragmented field and at the same time generating new impetus for research in this area by integrating separate strands of theoretical and empirical research and methods in economics, philosophy and political science. We are searching for excellently qualified and highly motivated young researchers who are interested in pushing the boundaries of knowledge. As a member of the graduate program you will be undertakng research at the University of Hamburg, one of Germany's top 10 universities. You will be living in one of the most dynamic and international cities in Europe with one of the hightest quality of life worldwide. We will offer you: Excellent preparation for undertaking doctoral research in collective decision-making under the supervision of internationally recognized and networked faculty in Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. A competitive salary with social security and healthcare contributions for three years. Office space, equipment, research funding and generous tavel grants for attending international conferences and workshops and for research visits.
The University of Hamburg, Germany, is offering a graduate program at the intersection of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. The program is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Description of Doctoral Program: We are inviting outstanding students to join our full- time PhD program in Finance. About the Department The Department of Accounting and Finance aims to attain the highest level of academic excellence in research and teaching. In line with the department’s objectives, the PhD program in Finance trains future academics for research-oriented career abroad. Our PhD graduates in Finance have been placed at leading European universities such as Warwick, Essex, Southampton, Durham, Aston, and AUEB. The Department’s research is ranked (ASU rankings – based on publications in the top 4 Finance journals since 1990): • Top 40 in Europe • Top 200 worldwide in Finance Faculty members hold PhDs from leading universities worldwide (including Harvard, Princeton, LSE, ETH Zurich, USC, Penn State, University of Illinois, at Urbana-Champaign, Georgia State, University of Florida, IESE, among others). Publication output aims the top-tier international journals such as those on the Financial Times list. Our department has historically published in: • Journal of Financial Economics • Review of Financial Studies • Journal of Accounting and Economics • Journal of Accounting Research • Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis • Management Science • Review of Accounting Studies • Contemporary Accounting Research The Department is proud to welcome internationally renowned academics on its seminar series and also as short-term visitors, thus directly benefiting the PhD The Doctoral Program is offered on a full-time basis. Years 1&2: Coursework, Seminars & Exams covering: Financial Economic theory, Econometric methods and Research methodology. Following coursework, students need to pass written Comprehensive Exams. Years 2–5: Research & Dissertation. PhD candidates focus on developing original research, writing and defending their doctoral thesis. Research Environment & Resources: Dedicated Office space, access to databases (such as WRDS, Compustat, CRSP, and I/B/E/S, Refinitiv, S&P Market Intelligence), research interaction in a research-intensive academic environment. Opportunities for research visits at partner universities in Europe, and North America. Research Positions/Scholarships We offer up to four PhD scholarships/research positions to outstanding students from all nationalities. The scholarships cover 80%-100% of the tuition fees, and pay approximately €14000 per year before the Comprehensive exams and approximately €16000-18000 per year after the Comprehensive exams, depending on performance. The funding is granted on an annual basis and renewed for up to a maximum five-year period, subject to satisfactory performance. We also provide annual funding for international conferences (approx. €1000 per year). George M. Constantinides PhD Award, which honors Professor Constantinides, a founding member of the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) at the University of Cyprus, is intended to provide financial support, up to €10000, for FEM PhD students' research endeavors, including participation in international conferences, research visits for training/collaboration/networking, or data acquisition. Admission Criteria Applicants must hold: • A Master’s degree from an accredited university with at least “Very Good” / Upper Second classification. • Priority is given to candidates with First-Class Honours in both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. We strongly encourage applications from a broad range of disciplines, including: Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, and the sciences in general (e.g. Physics). Cyprus is a Member State of the European Union. The University provides equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of nationality. Applications are submitted electronically and evaluated on a rolling basis. Applications are electronic and announcements are made on a rolling- window basis. To apply, please visit the UCY Graduate School website. More Info: Ph.D. Programme - Department of Accounting and Finance Academic Directors: Prof. A. Charitou (charitou@ucy.ac.cy) and Prof. A. Milidonis (andreas.milidonis@ucy.ac.cy) Secretariat: E. Tsinti, +35722893605, tsinti.eugenia@ucy.ac.cy/M. Kanari, +35722893641, kanari.maria@ucy.ac.cy
Applications for Admission. Up to 4 Scholarships.
Ruhr Graduate School in Economics: fully funded PhD Program
The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) offers a PhD program in Economics, complying with the highest international standards. RGS Econ is part of the UA Ruhr Research Academy and combines the expertise of four economics departments in the Ruhr Valley Area (UA Ruhr): Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen; with that of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, one of Germany‘s leading economic research institutes. Advanced coursework, a cooperative learning environment, and an extensive research network and infrastructure are geared to support our students in conducting first-rate research and our graduates in obtaining excellent positions in academia, public institutions, and in the private sector. The structure of the doctoral program allows outstanding and research-oriented students to pass their exams and finish their thesis in three to four years. RGS Econ charges no tuition fees. Accepted students are typically offered financing for a minimum of three years in the form of research and teaching assistant positions (TVL E 13). For more details on the program and the application procedure, please visit RGS Econ | Application. What we offer: - a vibrant research community with more than 45 faculty members, currently around 45 doctoral students and many more doctoral students, junior and senior researchers at the participating universities and the research institute. - a comprehensive core course program, enabling students to engage in frontier research in all areas of economics. - a large selection of specialized field courses, multiple research seminar series, guest lectures by renowned international faculty, soft skills seminars, workshops and an annual doctoral conference. structured guidance and supervision, facilitated from the start via a pairing of students with (primary) supervisors based on interests and supervision capacity and to the finish with job market support. - an excellent international research network and funding for research stays as well as conference and summer school participation. What we expect from successful candidates: - a Master’s degree in Economics or related fields (such as Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics), completed by the time of program entry. - a strong motivation and ability for research in economics as well as excellent analytical / quantitative skills, documented by reference letters, academic transcripts etc. - a GRE test result is highly recommended for applicants without a German ‘Abitur’. - English language proficiency
Ready to advance your career in economics? Apply now to the RGS Econ's renowned PhD program in Economics. Please submit your application by 23 March 2026 for a start in October 2026.
Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ)
PhD in Economics 2026/2027 - Five fully funded 4-year scholarships available
The PhD in Economics is a 4-year programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills of the international scientific community in Economics. The Programme is offered in close cooperation with UniCA-University of Cote d’Azur (Nice, France). Students attend one year and a half of intensive course work, part of which (2-3 months) is hosted at the UniCA. After the training period, students will proceed to supervised research work, yielding an original dissertation to be discussed in a final, public examination. It is expected that students produce articles publishable in international journals. PhD students are exposed to the vivid research environment and participate to various ongoing research activities of the Institute of Economics at Scuola Sant’Anna (seminars, conferences, research projects). The Programme is also part of a large international network of institutions and scholars, supporting exchanges of research students and faculty. Areas of study and research facilities The training covers traditional domains of economic analysis (micro, macro, econometrics) but also offers the unique opportunity to study and get involved in research fields often neglected in standard PhD Courses. In line with the core research interests and expertise of the Institute of Economics at Sant’Anna and associate institutions, Advanced and Field topics encompass: evolutionary perspectives on economic change, firm-industry dynamics, economics of innovation, agent-based computational economics, economic networks and complexity, economic history and history of economic thought, and a broad range of quantitative tools for the analysis of economic dynamics and causal inference. PhD students have access to research facilities (software, hardware, data) available via the Scuola library, the Institute of Economics, and the computational infrastructure of the Department of Excellence L'EMBEDS. Job Opportunities The Programme is primarily intended for students willing to pursue an academic career but also provides professional research skills to work in public and private research institutions. Former PhD candidates now work as postdoctoral research fellows, assistant professors, etc., in well-reputed Italian and international universities (e.g., Paris-Sorbonne, Utrecht University, University of York, New School New York, Cornell University, University of Bielefeld, Sciences Po, University of Strasbourg), research institutions (e.g., UN-ECLAC, ECB, Bank of Italy, STATEC-Luxembourg, OECD-Paris, JRC-Seville, Italian Ministry of Economic and Finance), and in the private sector (e.g., UBS). Contacts Prof. Alessio Moneta (Coordinator) Email: alessio.moneta@santannapisa.it Phone: +39.050.8826.60 Information: info-phdeconomics@santannapisa.it
The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies has launched the call for applications for its Ph.D. in Economics (2026/2027 academic year). Five fully funded 4-year scholarships are available. Application deadline: April 15, 2026, at 12:00 pm (CEST)
On January 9, we will hold our second annual online presentation. A panel of faculty members and students will present our academic offer and answer participants' questions. This is event is a great opportunity to gain an overview of the institution and to hear about students’ experiences. Our students enjoy a stimulating academic environment with accessible and supportive faculty. The program comprises two stages: stage one, coursework; and stage two, research. The coursework stage provides students with state of the art tools to successfully conduct research in an ample range of areas in Economics. The research stage fosters an international academic environment in which students grow to develop an independent and productive career. The typical duration of studies is five to six years. Students who successfully complete the two stages are awarded the degrees Master in Economics and Finance and PhD in Economics and Government. These official degrees are awarded by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo. The quality of our Graduate Program has been recognized with the recent award of the María de Maeztu Excellence Distinction. This highly selective distinction is awarded by Spain’s National Research Agency to “fund and accredit public research centers and units in any scientific area that demonstrate international scientific impact and leadership”. Visit our website for more information. Official degrees: Students who successfully complete the two stages of the program will be awarded the official degrees of: Master in Economics and Finance (after successfully completing the first two years) official degree, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo ,120 ECTS PhD in Economics and Government (after successfully defending the PhD dissertation), Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo Length of Studies: 5 years Dedication: Full-time Language: English Approximate class size: 10-12 students Funding: Academic-based scholarships and tuition waivers regardless of nationality Other Funding: Students enrolled in the program can also apply for research funds, financial support for conference participation, and financial support for academic visits Application Deadline: 11 November 2025– 31 May 2026 (or when the program reaches capacity, whichever occurs first) Funding Deadline: 31 January 2026 For detailed information about the CEMFI PhD Program as well as specific information about the application process, please visit our website.
The CEMFI PhD Program prepares students for successful careers as research economics in universities and academic centers as well as in central banks and public and private sector institutions. Our graduates have demonstrated to have the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake a successful career. They have published their work in some of the most prestigious and influential journals in Economics, including the American Economic Review, Econometrica and the Review of Economic Studies, and have found jobs in leading academic and professional institutions. Recent placements include MIT Sloan, London School of Economics, University of Southern California, Bank of Italy, and Bank of Spain.
The CEMFI Graduate Program offers scholarships and tuition waivers on an academic-merit basis to students of all nationalities