Doctoral Fellowship in Macroeconometrics – Ghent University, Belgium
Topic The project is situated at the intersection of macroeconometrics and time series analysis and focuses on the statistical properties of local projection methods for estimating impulse responses. Impulse response analysis plays a central role in modern macroeconomics, yet widely used estimation methods face important challenges in finite samples and in environments with highly persistent or non-stationary data. This PhD project studies the bias, consistency, and inference properties of local projection estimators in both time series and panel data settings. The research will contribute to the development of bias-corrected estimators and robust inference procedures, with the goal of strengthening the theoretical foundations of impulse response analysis in applied macroeconomics. Role and responsibilities The successful candidate will carry out independent, high-level research within this project, in close interaction with the promoter and international collaborators. Your main tasks include: Conducting a thorough review of the theoretical and empirical literature in macroeconometrics and time series analysis. Developing analytical results on the asymptotic and finite-sample properties of local projection estimators. Designing and implementing Monte Carlo simulations to assess estimator performance. Writing high-quality academic papers for submission to leading international journals. Presenting research results at international conferences and workshops. In addition to research activities, the PhD student may be involved in limited educational support activities, for example assisting with specific course-related activities or co-supervision of bachelor's or master's theses related to the project, in accordance with the regulations for doctoral fellows. Job profile We are looking for a highly motivated and analytically strong candidate with the following qualifications: You have (or will obtain shortly) a master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field. You have a strong background in econometrics and macroeconomics. You have a pronounced interest in theoretical and methodological research. You are comfortable with mathematical derivations and quantitative analysis. Experience with numerical simulations and programming (e.g. MATLAB, R, or Python) is an asset. You are able to work independently and have strong communication skills. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Our offer We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial appointment of 12 months, which—after a positive evaluation—will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months. The doctoral fellowship amounts to 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances, in accordance with the Ghent University salary scales (approx. 2,650–3,000 EUR net/month). A fellowship that meets the conditions of the doctoral fellowship regulations is exempt from personal income tax. In addition to the monthly stipend, fellows receive a holiday bonus (paid in June) and a year-end bonus (13th month), both in line with Ghent University's AAP salary scales. All Ghent University staff members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including extensive training and career development opportunities, 36 days of annual leave for a full-time position (supplemented by fixed bridge days), a bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers. The position offers the opportunity to conduct research in an international and intellectually stimulating academic environment at the Department of Economics in Ghent. Ghent University consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide. Ghent is a vibrant and welcoming city in the heart of Europe, offering a high quality of life and a rich cultural scene. How to apply Applications should be sent by email to: Prof. Gerdie Everaert gerdie.everaert@ugent.be Department of Economics, Ghent University https://www.ugent.be/eb/economics/en Applications should include: An academic CV. A motivation letter. A reference letter. Transcripts of academic records. A brief overview of previous research experience (e.g. master's thesis or research projects). Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged. The position remains open until filled. Starting date: Flexible, ideally as soon as possible; the exact starting date is negotiable with the successful candidate.
The Department of Economics at Ghent University is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an FWO-funded research project in theoretical macroeconometrics, under the supervision of Prof. Gerdie Everaert. The project studies the bias, consistency, and inference properties of local projection methods for estimating impulse responses in time series and panel data settings.
Department of Economics, Ghent University
We are looking for a highly motivated and analytically strong candidate who: Has (or will shortly obtain) a European master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field. Has a strong background in econometrics and macroeconomics. Has a pronounced interest in theoretical and methodological research. Is comfortable with mathematical derivations and quantitative analysis. Has experience with numerical simulations and programming (e.g. MATLAB, R, or Python) — an asset, not a requirement. Is able to work independently and has strong communication skills. Is fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
2026 Top-Up Fanno & Foscolo Fellowships Target: Students and researchers Category: Research support Date: 20 July 2026 - 30 October 2026 This initiative aims to attract and retain outstanding PhD graduates in Economics or Finance by enabling academic institutions to offer internationally competitive compensation packages, consistently with UniCredit Foundation mission to invest in talent and promote academic excellence in Europe. Fellowship Details UniCredit Foundation will award 7 Top-Up fellowships (2 Marco Fanno and 5 Ugo Foscolo), intended for university departments or research institutes in Economics or Finance located in countries where the UniCredit Group operates. The fellowships consist in salary top-ups aimed at supporting and recognizing outstanding researchers. Total value: €150,000 for each fellowship Duration: 3 years Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be departments or research institutes in Economics, Finance, or related fields Be located in one of the Countries where UniCredit Group operates Recruit outstanding job market candidates through internationally recognized selection processes, including participation in global PhD job markets such as the US job market or equivalent European placement processes Apply rigorous and transparent evaluation methods aimed at appointing exceptional early-career scholars to post-doctoral or tenure-track positions. Key Dates Application deadline: 30 October 2026 Announcement of winners: by 11 December 2026 This initiative reflects UniCredit Foundation’s commitment to investing in young talent, supporting academic excellence, and fostering the next generation of economists and researchers. Download the announcement Apply Eligibility Who can apply? Applications can be submitted by departments or research institutes active in Economics, Finance, or related fields. Can individual candidates apply for a fellowship? No. The fellowship is awarded to the institution which subsequently appoints the selected recipient through its own recruitment process. Can research institute (rather than a university department) apply? Yes, both university departments and research institutes in eligible countries may apply, provided they operate in Economics, Finance, or related fields and satisfy the eligibility requirements. Which countries are eligible for Fellowships? Eligible institutions must be in the countries where UniCredit operates: Austria; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Czech Republic; Germany; Hungary; Italy; Poland; Romania; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia. Is the United Kingdom eligible? No. The United Kingdom is not included among the eligible countries. Can institutions that received a fellowship in previous years apply again? The applicants have not been awarded either the Fanno Top-up or the Foscolo Top-up fellowship in the previous year (i.e. 2025). Contact Information For further information email: info@unicreditfoundation.org
UniCredit Foundation announces the opening of the Top-Up Fanno & Foscolo fellowships competition for students and researchers in Economics and Finance.
Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.
UNU-WIDER's Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Application form will become available on the 1st of September, 2026. The deadline for applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.
United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged. The programme is especially addressed at researchers at later stages of their PhD.
Scholars typically spend a 2-3 months 'sabbatical' at UNU-WIDER. During this time they prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER working paper series, and present a seminar in their field of research.
Our Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities. Deadline for applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.
United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Applicants should have a PhD degree in economics or a development-related discipline. A good publication record is an added advantage. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged. We prefer applicants whose research overlaps with our current research programme, but we remain open to proposals on all aspects of development.
Program for Visiting Scholars at the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies in Regensburg (2027)
Institution: Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg Application deadline: September 30, 2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2027 Visiting Scholars Program of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg, Germany The Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS, https://www.leibniz-ios.de) in Regensburg is one of the largest and longest-established institutions of its kind in Germany with a distinctly international orientation. It is an independent research facility funded by the Federal Government and the Free State of Bavaria. The three research departments of IOS (History, Economics, Politics) conduct interdisciplinary research in three major research fields: (1) Disruption and Adaptation, (2) Mobilities and Dependencies, (3) Labor and Environment. Another focal program is the Leibniz ScienceCampus “Europe and America in the Modern World. Frictions and Transformations of Globality since the 19th Century” established jointly with the University of Regensburg. You can find more on the institute’s research agenda at https://leibniz-ios.de/en/research/ios-research/research-agenda The IOS maintains a specialized library holding a stock of more than 360,000 media units of literature in humanities and social sciences relating to the countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, many of them in the languages of the region. It offers a variety of electronic research services and repositories. Within the framework of its Visiting Research Fellow Program, the IOS encourages applications from historians, economists, political scientists as well as scholars of cognate disciplines. The fellows are expected to conduct research relevant to the profile of the institute in cooperation with members of IOS. One fellowship will be awarded in connection with the Volkswagen Foundation funded project seeffield to strengthen Southeast European Studies in Regensburg (https://seeffield.app.uni-regensburg.de/). The duration of the research stay usually lasts between two and four weeks. The allowance is determined by the length of the research stay and the applicant’s professional experience. Together with the University of Regensburg, the institute provides an attractive research environment in a city known for its high quality of life. Regensburg has one of Germany’s largest preserved medieval cities holding the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The institute is located close to the old town and will offer a work place to the selected guest researchers. We now invite applications for our 2027 Visiting Researcher Program. Please submit your application online until September 30, 2026, via the IOS application portal at https://leibniz-ios.de/en/institute/about-the-institute/fellowships. The application documents should include the following (all in PDF format): • a brief research proposal in German or English (maximum three pages) • a detailed academic Curriculum Vitae naming two references • copies of no more than three academic articles (published or unpublished) • preferences concerning length and desired period of your stay (between February and November 2027). Applications submitted via email or regular mail will not be considered. We plan to notify applicants of the outcome of their application by early November 2026. For further information, please contact the heads of the IOS research departments: for economics, Dr. Tobias Korn (korn@ios-regensburg.de), for history, Prof. Dr. Guido Hausmann (hausmann@ios-regensburg.de); for politics, Prof. Dr. Cindy Wittke (wittke@ios-regensburg.de); or the Academic Director, Prof. Dr. Ulf Brunnbauer (brunnbauer@ios-regensburg.de). The Institute is committed to equal opportunity. Please note: All applications will be deleted after six months.
Within the framework of its Visiting Research Fellow Program, the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) encourages applications from historians, economists and political scientists as well as scholars of cognate disciplines. The duration of the research stay usually lasts between two and four weeks. The fellows are expected to conduct research relevant to the research profile of the institute. The allowance is determined by the length of the stay and the applicant’s professional experience.
Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies
The IOS encourages applications from historians, economists, political scientists as well as scholars of cognate disciplines. The fellows are expected to conduct research relevant to the profile of the institute in cooperation with members of IOS.
Call for Expressions of Interest – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Department of Economics at the University of Verona welcomes expressions of interest from researchers wishing to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, hosted by the University of Verona, on the topics outlined below. The University of Verona is a dynamic and internationally oriented institution. Its Department of Economics has been awarded the “Department of Excellence 2023–2027” seal by the Italian Ministry of University and Research and offers a stimulating research environment across economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, and related fields. Interested candidates are invited to send a brief outline of their research proposal and their CV to ricerca@dse.univr.it by 24 June 2026. For further information on eligibility rules and the application process, candidates should consult the official Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships page. Before sending a proposal, please make sure you have carefully checked the eligibility criteria for the MSCA programme. --- RESEARCH TOPICS: --- Area: Behavioral Economics Supervisor: Marco Piovesan Title: The Development of Risk, Time, and Social Preferences in Childhood and Adolescence Description: This topic examines how risk, time, and social preferences develop during childhood and adolescence. These preferences play a central role in individual decision-making and are associated with important outcomes in education, health, cooperation, and future economic behavior. The topic will study how children and adolescents make decisions involving uncertainty, delayed rewards, and social trade-offs, and how these preferences evolve with age, cognitive development, family background, peer interactions, and school environment. Particular attention will be devoted to experimental and lab-in-the-field methods, including incentivized tasks designed for young participants. The topic may also investigate whether early behavioral traits predict later educational choices, academic performance, and social behavior. More broadly, the proposal aims to contribute to three main research objectives: understanding the development of risk, time, and social preferences; examining their relationship with cognitive abilities, socio-demographic characteristics, and educational outcomes; and assessing how experimental evidence on children’s and adolescents’ preferences can inform educational and social policies. --- Area: Macroeconomics Supervisor: Alessia Campolmi Title: Macroeconomic Policy, International Trade, and Global Challenges Description: This research area welcomes projects in macroeconomics, international economics, and international trade, broadly defined. Possible topics include monetary and fiscal policy, macro-labor dynamics, international trade, trade policy, and the interaction between trade and climate policies. --- Area: Economics of conflict Supervisor: Roberto Ricciuti Title: The Social and Economic Effects of Drones in Contemporary Conflict Description: This topic investigates the social and economic consequences of drones in contemporary armed conflict. While drones are often assessed in terms of precision, tactical effectiveness, and reduced risk for the attacking side, their broader effects on affected communities remain less well understood. The topic will focus on second-order consequences of drone warfare, including displacement, disruption of local economic activity, changes in civilian mobility, psychological costs, political attitudes, and potential backlash through radicalization or increased support for armed groups. From an economic perspective, drones can be understood as a technology that changes both the cost of violence and the spatial distribution of insecurity. The central research question is whether drone warfare reduces the overall social cost of conflict or instead transforms it by shifting costs onto civilian populations and local economies. The project is open to empirical, theoretical, and mixed-method approaches, and is particularly suited to candidates working at the intersection of conflict economics, political economy, development economics, and applied microeconomics.
The Department of Economics of the University of Verona welcomes expressions of interest for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships with Verona as host institution.
Department of Economics, University of Verona
Please check the official Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships page for eligibility
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
2025 Marco Fanno PhD Research Grant (Two Grants - €40,000 each)
UniCredit Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Fanno PhD Research Grant competition. This initiative, in collaboration with the Marco Fanno Association, is designed to support the departments of Economics or Finance at Italian universities - both public and private - by strengthening PhD programs, enhancing their international competitiveness, and supporting the research activities of PhD students. Grant Details UniCredit Foundation offers 2 grants aimed at supporting the development of advanced scientific skills in PhD students, promoting participation in international conferences and workshops, fostering collaborations with other research centers, and supporting innovative research activities. Total value: €40,000 per grant Duration: 2 years Eligibility Criteria Open to all Economics or Finance Departments of Italian universities (state or private). Departments must submit applications indicating the relevant PhD program. At least one grant will be assigned to a state university Key Dates Application submission deadline: 13 March 2026, by 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET) Announcement of winners: by 29 May 2026 APPLY NOW How to apply Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online application platform, accessible via the “Apply” button located above this section. Applications submitted via other methods or after the deadline will not be considered. The full list of required documents is detailed in the official call for applications. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the document carefully before starting the application process. Application Procedure Click on the “Apply” button to access the online application portal. First-time users will need to register by following the guided procedure. Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent. Click the link in the email to activate your account. The application can be saved, edited, and updated multiple times before final submission. Ensure all required documents are uploaded in PDF format as specified in the official call. Submit your application only when it is complete in every part. Once submitted, no further changes or additions will be possible. UniCredit Foundation UniCredit Foundation is the corporate foundation of the UniCredit Group, established to strengthen the Group’s commitment to creating social value in the communities where it operates. It is a non-profit, independent entity, fully funded by UniCredit. The Foundation promotes initiatives in the fields of education, research, and social solidarity, with a strong focus on young people and social inclusion. It supports high-impact projects, scholarships, research awards, and partnerships with academia and the non-profit sector, helping to reduce inequalities and foster talent. To know more about UniCredit Foundation, please check the website www.unicreditfoundation.org
Targeting students and researchers, this grant aims to strengthen PhD programs in Economics or Finance at Italian universities.
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 2,070 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents. If you have questions about the programme please first check our questions and answers page.
United Nations University - World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)'s Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Deadline for applications is 3 September 23:59 UTC+3. Apply here.
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged. The programme is especially addressed at researchers at later stages of their PhD. The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme is highly competitive and only a limited number of fellows can be accepted. In recent years, one percent of all applications have been successful. Submissions on topics related to the UNU-WIDER work programme are particularly welcome.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Joint application for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Southern Denmark
The Department of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark invites highly motivated and talented researchers to submit joint proposals under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme. Successful proposals will result in a two‑year appointment at our university as a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie fellow. In recent years, we have had a strong track record of securing these grants. Accepted fellows will join the Econometrics and Data Science Research Group at the Department of Economics. The group conducts high‑quality research and teaching in Econometrics, Statistics, Causal Inference, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics. Our research platform has been pioneering in applying machine‑learning methods in economics—for example, using image‑recognition algorithms to transcribe historical documents. While data‑science methods are powerful for prediction, uncovering causal relationships is essential for producing evidence‑based policy recommendations. Our group develops new methods and applies state‑of‑the‑art causal inference in Health and Labor Economics to answer key societal questions. Eligibility Candidates of any nationality are welcome to apply. Applicants must hold a PhD degree (obtained no more than eight years ago) and must not have lived or worked in Denmark for more than 12 months within the 36 months preceding the application deadline. The working language is English. The successful candidate has a strong international profile, a solid publication record, and demonstrated potential for research excellence. We offer an ambitious and stimulating research environment, and we expect fellows to actively contribute to the development of the research group. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please send your CV and a short, motivated application outlining: your research field, your project idea, the knowledge and skills you aim to develop during the fellowship, and how your research will contribute to the group. More information about the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships can be found at this link. Expressions of interest must be submitted no later than 1 March 2026 to Professor Giovanni Mellace at giome@sam.sdu.dk. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an online Marie Curie PF masterclass 14 and 15 April 2026. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline is 11 September 2026. For further information, please contact: Professor Giovanni Mellace – giome@sam.sdu.dk
Develop your excellent research project together with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and apply for a 2‑year Marie Skłodowska‑Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Distinguished Research Fellowships@TU Dresden 2026
Fellowship application is open to all international scholars at the professor level (professors as well as outstanding assistant and associate professors) who: are active researchers in one of the following fields: business information systems, business administration, and economics, work at a university, or research institution, outside Germany, and have no recent collaboration history (e.g., no joint research projects and/or publications within the last five years) with members of the Faculty of Business and Economics. To apply for a Distinguished Research Fellowship, interested scholars are kindly asked to prepare a Short CV and an application form. The documents can be found on the programme website Fellows are expected to contribute with their expertise and experience to the research activities and reputation of the Faculty of Business and Economics. In addition, each Fellow is expected to: Visit TU Dresden for at least six weeks (in total), Give a research talk during her/his stay in Dresden, Provide updates on the research progress and results, and Acknowledge the support provided in all publications related to the Fellowship.
The Faculty of Business and Economics of TU Dresden grants up to three research fellowships for internationally renowned scholars (including professors, outstanding assistant professors and associate professors) in 2026. Key objectives associated with the Distinguished Research Fellowships are to foster innovative ideas and initiate exciting, vibrant research collaborations, to support the development of PhD students and early-career scholars (e.g., postdocs) of the Faculty, as well as to further expand the international research network and activities of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
UNU-WIDER's Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution or country of residence, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 2,070 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme twice each year. Deadlines for submission of applications are 31 March and 30 September 23:59 UTC+3 each year. When applying in September, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months in the period of March-June of the following year and when applying in March, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months during September-November of the same year. If you are interested in participating in this programme you should complete and submit the application form. For tips on writing the proposal see the Q&A page.
UNU-WIDER's funded Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Deadline for applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.
Objectives of the programme To promote high-quality economic and financial research that is directly relevant to policymaking To offer research staff at the NBB the opportunity to gain exposure to - and familiarise themselves with - recent developments in economic research To provide distinguished scholars with insight into the NBB’s policymaking environment Call for proposals The NBB calls for proposals in the areas of agent heterogeneity, climate change, digitalisation (including AI), international risks and macroeconomic policy.
The National Bank of Belgium (NBB) Research Fellowship Programme provides financial support to leading academics and researchers in areas in which the Bank sees a need to enhance its knowledge and stimulate economic thinking in the specific context of Belgium.
Applicants must be: a citizen or permanent resident of an EU Member State or otherwise legally authorised to work in an EU Member State; engaged in the conduct of (or support for) research in an EU Member State (although applications where a majority, but not the entirety, of the research is conducted in an EU Member State may also be considered); employed as a (full/associate/assistant/visiting) professor at a university in an EU Member State for the duration of the fellowship.
2026 Visiting Scholars Program of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS)
Institution: Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg Application deadline: September 30, 2025 Call for Applications 2026 Visiting Scholars Program of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) Regensburg, Germany The Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS, https://www.leibniz-ios.de) in Regensburg is one of the largest and longest-established institutions of its kind in Germany with a distinctly international orientation. It is an independent research facility funded by the Federal Government and the Free State of Bavaria. The three research departments of IOS (History, Economics, Politics) conduct interdisciplinary research in two major research fields: (1) Institutionalization, De-Institutionalization, Re-Institutionalization, (2) Mobilities and Inequalities. Another focal program is the Leibniz ScienceCampus “Europe and America in the Modern World. Frictions and Transformations of Globality since the 19th Century” established jointly with the University of Regensburg in 2019. You can find more on the institute’s research agenda at https://leibniz-ios.de/en/research/ios-research/research-agenda The IOS maintains a special library holding a stock of more than 350,000 media units of literature in humanities and social sciences relating to the countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe. It also offers a variety of electronic research services. Within the framework of its Visiting Research Fellow Program, the IOS encourages applications from historians, economists and political scientists as well as scholars of cognate disciplines. The fellows are expected to conduct research relevant to the profile of the institute. One fellowship will be awarded in connection with the Volkswagen-Foundation funded project seeffield to strengthen Southeast European Studies in Regensburg (https://seeffield.app.uni-regensburg.de/). The duration of the research stay usually lasts between two and four weeks. The allowance is determined by the length of the research stay and the applicant’s professional experience. Together with the University of Regensburg, the institute provides an attractive research environment in a city known for its high quality of life. Regensburg has one of Germany’s largest preserved medieval cities holding the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We now invite applications for our 2026 Visiting Researcher Program. Please submit your application online until September 30, 2025, via the IOS application portal at https://leibniz-ios.de/en/institute/about-the-institute/fellowships. The application documents should include the following (all in PDF format): a short research proposal in German or English (maximum three pages) a detailed academic Curriculum Vitae naming two references copies of no more than three academic articles (published or unpublished) preferences concerning length and desired period of your stay (between February and November). We plan to notify applicants of the outcome of their application by early November 2025. For further information, please contact the heads of the IOS research departments: for economics, Prof. Dr. Arevik Gnutzmann-Mkrtchyan (gnutzmann@ios-regensburg.de), for history, Prof. Dr. Guido Hausmann (hausmann@ios-regensburg.de); for politics, Prof. Dr. Cindy Wittke (wittke@ios-regensburg.de); or the Academic Director, Prof. Dr. Ulf Brunnbauer (brunnbauer@ios-regensburg.de).Please note: All applications will be deleted after six months.
Within the framework of its Visiting Research Fellow Program, the IOS encourages applications from historians, economists and political scientists as well as scholars of cognate disciplines. The fellows are expected to conduct research relevant to the profile of the institute. The duration of the research stay usually lasts between two and four weeks.
Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) in Regensburg
Meyer-Struckmann Scholarship for Scholars from Eastern and Southern Europe
The Meyer-Struckmann Scholarship is intended for an economist from Eastern or Southern Europe who is no longer at the very beginning of their academic career but has already reached an advanced stage. The scholarship will commence in April 2025 and will last for two years. It will enable the recipient to join DICE and establish a research collaboration in one of DICE's areas of research. The scholar will receive a monthly grant of EUR 3,500 from the Meyer-Struckmann Foundation and will be provided with a workspace at DICE and access to the infrastructure necessary. Background DICE is Germany's leading academic centre for competition economics. In Europe, it ranks among the top three institutions in the field, alongside Toulouse (Toulouse School of Economics) and the Centre for Competition Policy (CCP) at the University of East Anglia. As a result, DICE is a sought-after host for visiting researchers. While researchers from Western Europe and North America typically have access to funding for research stays abroad, this is significantly less the case for scholars from Eastern and Southern Europe. However, there is a strong academic interest in competition policy in these regions—one of the European Union’s most important policy fields—along with the desire to establish academic connections with Western Europe. The scholarship aims to bridge this gap for economists who play a multiplier role in their home countries. Application The selection of the scholar will be made by the DICE Board (www.dice.hhu.de) and the Scholarship Committee of the Faculty of Business and Economics (https://www.wiwi.hhu.de/struktur/kommissionen/stipendienkommission). Please submit your application by 28 February 2025 to Dr Michael Coenen (coenen(at)dice.hhu.de).
In 2025, the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE, www.dice.hhu.de) will award a scholarship funded by the Meyer-Struckmann Foundation to scholars from Eastern and Southern Europe.
Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) - University of Düsseldorf
The Meyer-Struckmann Scholarship is intended for an economist from Eastern or Southern Europe who is no longer at the very beginning of their academic career but has already reached an advanced stage. The scholarship will enable the recipient to join DICE and establish a research collaboration in one of DICE's areas of research.
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. When the fellowship is undertaken in Helsinki, UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 2,050 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents. If you have questions about the programme please first check our questions and answers page.
United Nations University - World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)'s Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Deadline for applications is 31 March 23:59 UTC+3. Apply here.
Joint application for Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Fellowship positions at University of Southern Denmark
Accepted fellows will be working at Econometrics and Data Science research group at the Department of Economics. The group focuses on producing high quality research and teaching in Econometrics, Statistics, Causal Inference, Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics. Our research platform has done pioneering work on the use of machine learning in economics. For example, we are at the research frontier in terms of the application of image recognition algorithms to transcribe historical documents. While data science methods are great for solving prediction problems, it is often necessary to uncover causal relationships in order to give empirically based policy recommendations. Our research group develops new methods and applies state-of-the-art causal inference in the fields of Health and Labor Economics to answer important questions. Eligibility of the candidate Candidates can be of any nationality, must hold a PhD degree (achieved within at most the last 8 years), and must not have worked or lived more than 12 months in Denmark within the previous 36 months at the time of the deadline for the application. Required working language: English. The successful candidate(s) will have a strong international profile, a strong record of research publications, and have demonstrated exceptional potential to excel in scientific research. We offer a uniquely ambitious research environment, and we expect successful applicants to actively engage in the development of the research unit. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward your CV and a short, motivated application including: 1) your research area, 2) your project idea, 3) what knowledge and/or skills you want to develop through the fellowship, and 4) how your research will contribute to the group. Read more about the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships Expressions of interest must be forwarded by 15 March 2025 to Research Support Officer, Karla Douw (kdo@sam.sdu.dk) and Professor, Giovanni Mellace (giome@sam.sdu.dk). Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an online Marie Curie PF masterclass in April 2025. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline is 12 September 2025. For further information, please contact: Prof. Giovanni Mellace, giome@sam.sdu.dk You can read more about the department at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/oekonomiskinstitut.
Write your excellent research project together with University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and apply for a 2-year Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Fellowship position. University of Southern Denmark The Department of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark is seeking highly motivated researchers to collaborate on submitting projects under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships action. Please note that this is not a direct job opening but rather an opportunity to apply for a grant that could lead to a two-year position as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow at our institution. Our department has been very successful in securing these grants in recent years and looks forward to supporting outstanding candidates through the application process.
Foscolo Europe Top-Up Fellowships - Worth €50,000 per year
Article 1 – General rules UniCredit Foundation announces the competition for three 3-year top-up fellowships in economics and finance, in memory of the former chairman of Banco di Roma, to be assigned to the three best departments or research institutes in Economics or Finance participating to the PhD job markets (US job market or any equivalent organization in Europe) in 2024/25. The main objective of this competition is to attract and retain in Europe outstanding PhD graduates that might otherwise choose to begin and develop their career elsewhere. The availability of 3-year top-up post-doctoral fellowships aim to level the playing field by enabling European universities to offer a competitive package to top job market candidates. The competition is open to all departments in Economics and/or Finance (or related fields) from any universities or research institutes of the EU countries where UniCredit operates1 which will participate to the job markets in 2024/25 in order to offer a tenure track position or post-doc position to outstanding job market candidates and have not received the fellowship in the two previous years. In special cases, post-doc positions with non-explicit tenure track can be considered. Article 2 - Applications Procedure and Deadline University departments or research institutes fulfilling the above eligibility requirements can only apply online via the application available on the Foundation’s website https://www.unicreditgroup.eu/it/unicreditfoundation.html. The documentation accompanying the application must be submitted exclusively online in a single PDF and must be written in English. Applications must be received by October 15, 2024. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the competition. Once the procedure is completed and the deadline closed, candidate departments will receive via e-mail a confirmation message confirming the acceptance of the application. Applications must be accompanied by the following documents (attached in a single PDF file), whose absence would result in exclusion from the competition: 1. a description of the department applying to the competition with special emphasis on the governance of the international recruitment process, 2. a report of the department track record with the post-docs/assistant professors employed in the last 5 years, including their updated CVs, with particular attention to international hiring, 3. a description of the department strategy, including information on the salary and other contractual terms that will be offered to the job market candidate to be complemented by the foundation’s fellowship, 4. a declaration of consent to handling the candidate departments’ data pursuant to regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016. Article 3 - Scientific Committee The Scientific Committee will be responsible for the selection procedure and identify the three departments to which the top-up fellowship is to be awarded. The Scientific Committee is appointed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and is composed of experts in economics and finance from European countries. The Scientific Committee can decide to appoint an ad-hoc Commission composed of at least two external academic experts to conduct the selection process under the supervision of Scientific Committee itself. Candidate departments will be assessed based on their track record and their strategy report. The prizes will be assigned according to merit to the three best performing departments. One of the prizes, however, can be awarded to a less performing department if it features a strongly innovative strategy. The top-up fellowships will be awarded by the Chairman of the Foundation, based on the final judgment of the Scientific Committee by December 1, 2024. Article 4 – Fellowship Amount, Duration, and Renewals The top-up fellowships will start to be paid on October 1, 2025. Each top-up fellowship worth €150,000 and has a 3-year duration. The Foundation will pay the prize directly to the winning departments in three annual installments (€50,000 each year for the 3-year period). The winner departments can alternatively use the top-up fellowship to extend the duration of the fellowship up to 6 year or split it between two researchers for a 3-year position each. Both the extension of the top-up duration and its assignment to two different researchers must be formally approved by the Foundation. This top-up fellowship complements the salary and contractual terms of the standard tenure track assistant professorships. The Foundation awards the departments and delegates them to appoint the recipients of the top-up fellowship. The winning departments must notify the Foundation of the names of the top-up recipients by May 31 2025. Recipients selected in the 2024/25 PhD job market must be appointed as assistant professors by the winning institutions. The fellowship is to be recognized as a complement to their salary, and the corresponding position is to be named UniCredit Foundation Top-Up Fellowship. The UniCredit Foundation will be acknowledged in appropriate University and/or department publications, websites and reports. Fellowship recipients are selected independently by each institution and named UniCredit Foundation fellows. If a winning department is unable to assign the fellowship to a recipient, the Foundation may allow it to use the fellowship in the subsequent year. If the recipient’s position is terminated earlier than planned, the department must timely inform the Foundation, and the Fellowship is terminated accordingly. The winning departments and research institutes cannot take part in this competition in the two following years. To monitor the success of this initiative, by the end of September of each year, the department should send to the Foundation a progress report about the recipient’s research and an assessment by the Head of the department. Article 5 – Acceptance of the Fellowship Terms and Conditions Taking part in the competition entails unconditional acceptance of all the articles of this notice. 1The UniCredit EU perimeter includes the following countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia.
The Unicredit Foundation offers three 3-year top-up fellowships in economic and financial subjects to be assigned to the three best departments or research institutes in Economics or Finance participating to the PhD job markets (US job market or any equivalent organization in Europe) in 2024/25. UniCredit Foundation awards €50,000 gross per year to each winning department for 3 years, for a total amount of €150,000 gross.
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D and E Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity RFA-AG-25-007 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications to develop or renew a Research and Development Center (P30) to advanceaging research indemography, economics, and related interdisciplinary population-based social science areas, including those with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD). The objectives of the Demography and Economics of Aging (D and E Centers) (P30) Program are to: 1) Seed new and innovative lines of aging research in demography, economics, and related interdisciplinary population-based social science areas. 2) Integrate approaches that address the disproportionate distribution of health within and/oracross populations, including with respect to those defined as Health Disparity Priority Populations in theNIA Health Disparities Research Framework. 3) Incorporate strategies that will identify and engage scholars across disciplines, career stages, and institutions. D and E Centers shall support the infrastructure and pilot data necessary for research and program development in Center-identified population-based social science aging research themes by investigators within an institution and/or across domestic institutions.
National Bank of Slovakia Visiting Researcher Programme
Candidates may pursue their own proposed research project upon agreement with the National Bank of Slovakia. We expect the project to be undertaken in close collaboration with our staff members. Alternatively, candidates may opt for one of the following areas: Topic 1: Transmission of monetary policy: bank-firm channel analysis using granular data The primary objective is to investigate and quantitatively evaluate how specific characteristics of firms and banks affect the pass-through of monetary policy. We aim to utilize loan-level data from the credit registry, enriched with detailed financial reports from individual banks and firms. The country coverage may vary depending on the final scope of the project. While the primary focus will be on the transmission of monetary policy, we may also consider the interaction of monetary policy with macroprudential or other policies or shocks. The ideal candidate is expected to have expertise in monetary policy transmission and strong methodological skills. We are seeking a candidate with willingness to work closely with the NBS staff. Please note that access to confidential data is restricted to NBS staff; collaborative arrangements will be facilitated as required. Topic 2: Macroeconomic and inflation expectations of professional forecasters Since 2007, the National Bank of Slovakia has been compiling monthly macroeconomic forecasts from Slovak professional forecasters. An analysis comparing the forecast errors of these professional forecasters with the National Bank's official forecasts reveals that, while professional forecasters predict GDP growth with comparable accuracy to the central bank, their inflation forecasts are significantly less accurate. We invite applications for a visiting researcher position connected to this project. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the theoretical literature on macroeconomic expectations and will collaborate on elucidating the formation of inflation expectations among Slovak professional forecasters. The expected output of the program should take the form of NBS Working Paper, at the minimum.
We seek researchers who can complement and enhance our current projects. Candidates can propose their preferred topic within these research areas: Monetary Policy Transmission and Inflation Pass-Through Macroprudential Policy and Real Estate Structural Developments with a Focus on Micro-Data Economic and Financial Effects of Climate Change and Mitigation Policies We also encourage applications from early-career academics for to apply as Junior Visiting Researchers. You'll receive dedicated support from our team while working on these engaging topics.
We are looking for experienced, policy-oriented academics. We also encourage applications from early-career academics for to apply as Junior Visiting Researchers.
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. When the fellowship is undertaken in Helsinki, UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 2,000 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents. If you have questions about the programme please first check our questions and answers page.
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Deadline for applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3. Apply here.