Scholarships and Tuition Fee Waivers for Master in Economics
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. Recent professional placements include AFI, The Brattle Group, DBRS Morningstar, Banco Santander, Vivid Economics, Oliver Wyman, Banco de México, KSNET, KPMG, International Monetary Fund, NERA, OECD, Planum Partners, Compass Lexecon, Frontier Economics, Moody's Analytics, Banco de España, RBB Economics, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), Bank of England, Bloomberg. Recent academic placements include the PhD programs of CEMFI, Harvard University, University of Barcelona, University of California, Berkeley, University of Warwick, École Polytechnique de Lausanne, Stockholm School of Economics, Georgetown University, KU Leuven, University College London, Imperial College, Stanford University, and the New York University. CEMFI’s Master in Economics and Finance is an official two-year degree, with 120 ECTS (complying with the European directives for higher education). The program is divided into coursework, participation in workshops, and the writing of a Master thesis. The official degrees are awarded by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo. For detailed information about CEMFI's Master Program, as well as specific information about the application process, please visit our website.
The CEMFI Graduate Program offers academic merit-based scholarships and tuition waivers to students of all nationalities. Taught by internationally-recognized scholars, the Master in Economics and Finance equips students with solid foundations in Economics and Finance, state of the art quantitative tools, and frontier knowledge in the chosen fields of specialization. Students enjoy an active, cohesive and stimulating academic environment in which to lay the foundations for a productive career. A long trajectory of successful placements endorses the quality of our program. Our graduates are pursuing careers in financial institutions, consulting companies, international organizations, and governmental agencies, as well as in top doctoral programs.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
During their doctoral studies, students will have close supervision from the faculty. Our faculty members are at the cutting edge of world research in their fields and are highly approachable. In addition to a number of mandatory courses, students are encouraged to pursue a personalized curriculum by choosing courses within a wide list of options. The program actively assists the PhD candidates who participate in the academic and non-academic job market. To submit your pre-application, please click here. Expressions of interest must be submitted online by 23:59 pm (Italian time) of February 13, 2026. Be aware that for the official application in March you will need additional documents: - a scanned copy of a valid ID with photo - certification of your first and second level degrees Pre-application requirements Candidates from any country are eligible Curriculum vitae Academic transcript of records for your Bachelor and Master degree A Master Degree (second cycle of higher education) is required; it must be completed no later than October 31st, 2026. Such degree must be one of the following: Italian laurea specialistica/magistrale (3+2-year) Italian university degree pre-reform system (4 or 5 years) Academic Master’s degree obtained abroad, comparable to the above-mentioned Italian degrees and recognized as suitable for the admission to doctoral programs Name and email address of two letter writers One-page statement of purpose, highlighting your motivations, experiences and research interests English language certificates or proof of knowledge of English GRE score
We welcome expression of interest for our competitive PhD program in Economics (https://phd.unibo.it/economics). The program aims at training a selected group of outstanding students for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research units of governments, international organizations, corporations and financial institutions. The program offers 4-year scholarships for full-time students. Five PhD positions with scholarships are for research projects in any field of Economics. One PhD position with scholarship is for a research topic related to the Economic Analysis of the Law, within the European Doctorate in Law and Economics (http://www.edle-phd.eu).
Durham University Economics & Finance PhD Scholarships – Apply Now!
The fully funded PhD Studentships are now open to submissions for international and home candidates who wish to pursue their full-time studies in the PhD programmes of the Business School. Further information available at PhD Scholarships - Durham University Business School Application Deadline: 15th February 2026 Contacts: Economics Department – business.econresearch@durham.ac.uk Finance Department – business.phd.finance@durham.ac.uk Visit our PhD Programme web pages for more information and other funding opportunities: PhD in Economics PhD in Finance Act Now Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading research universities. Apply today to ensure you meet the deadline and secure your chance for funding!
Are you ready to take your research to the next level? Durham University is inviting applications for PhD scholarships in Economics and Finance for entry in 2026. We offer a range of competitive funding opportunities, including the DUBS 60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships.
PhD in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Management
Information Session The Information Session on the general aspects of the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program and it’s PhD tracks in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management will take place on November 28, 2025 at 12:30 pm CET via video conference. If you would like to join, please register here: Information Session Registration Link General structure of the curriculum The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, intensively networked research community. The program develops the students’ talents in a unique combination of a high-level, academic research environment together with applied, policy-oriented research opportunities. Students receive state-of-the-art coursework training and can select from a wide array of specializations for their doctoral research. The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program offers four different PhD tracks: PhD in Economics, PhD in Accounting, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. All tracks share the same structure and general curriculum, and allow for numerous specializations. The curriculum is divided in a qualification and a dissertation phase. During the qualification phase of the program (about three semesters), students acquire methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory and elective courses in economic theory, applied economics, business studies (accounting, finance, management), econometrics, and economic policy. Students define their research area and find supervisory support from two supervisors. They write research proposals that are discussed with faculty members individually and in seminars in order to provide early feedback on the scientific potential of research ideas. This is a central part of the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program, in which the students have full flexibility in the choice of their research topics and of the supervisors. During this phase, students are funded through stipends that allow for this flexibility. A minimum of 90 ECTS credits have to be obtained in order to finish the qualification phase of the program. During the subsequent dissertation phase of the program (about three to four years), students write their doctoral thesis while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the research institutions participating in the Berlin School of Economics. During this phase, students are typically employed at the research institution their supervisor is affiliated with. The PhD will be awarded by the Berlin School of Economics institution one of the student’s supervisors is affiliated with. Graduates of the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program are excellently prepared for positions in academia as well as for policy-related institutions and organizations, which has been documented by a list of outstanding placements. Application Requirements Applicants should have a Master’s degree in economics or business studies. Applicants from related fields (such as industrial engineering, statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have a sufficient background in economics or business studies. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the program if they also apply for a Master’s program offering a fast track option. Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to demonstrate their English language proficiency, unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence of a good command of English can be demonstrated with a high score in the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or the “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS). Providing TOEFL or IELTS scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. All applicants are asked to provide GRE General Test scores with their application. Providing GRE General Test scores is highly recommended but not mandatory. How to Apply: Applications for an intake into the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program in October 2026 will be accepted until January 15, 2026, and can only be submitted via the Berlin School of Economics application portal. All information on the APPLICATION for the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program can be found on the official website. Contact: Vita Ozolina Admissions Officer Berlin School of Economics Email: bsoe.admission@hu-berlin.de
The Berlin School of Economics offers career development programs in economics, accounting, finance and management at the PhD and Postdoc levels in a single and unique structure. Nine major institutions active in economics research in the Berlin-Brandenburg area cooperate within the Berlin School of Economics: European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, University of Potsdam, ESMT Berlin, Hertie School, ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin) and WZB Berlin Social Science Center. Together they are pooling their efforts in the education of young researchers in economics. The Berlin School of Economics is welcoming applications for the new cohort of its PhD Program starting in October 2026.
PhD positions in Economics and Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics
Program The program is a 4-year, full-time structured program providing advanced training in the fields of Economics and Finance. The first two years are the coursework part of the program whereas the subsequent years focus on research. The program is delivered in English. Our PhD program integrates the two fields of economics and finance. First-year courses are taken jointly. At the beginning of the second year, students should choose their specialization and supervisor. Students are usually affiliated to one of our nine Knowledge Centers. They join its community and its activities. They participate in research seminars and can interact with top researchers. Funding The top applicants to the programs are automatically offered a four-year fellowship which consist of an annual tax-free stipend of € 16.800 (€ 1.400 monthly). The school renews the funding yearly, upon student's satisfactory progress. The student may apply for an additional year of funding to extend support into a fifth year. This extension is based on academic merit and intended for students aspiring to pursue a career in academic research. The fellowship also includes an annual 90% waiver of tuition fees (€ 2.700 equivalent) and a research allowance from the second year of € 1.000 to present your research at conferences. Students admitted without a Nova SBE Research Fellowship, have funding alternatives and are also invited to apply to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - the Portuguese governmental entity that supports research in science, technology and innovation in all areas of knowledge. Requirements Applicants should hold a Master’s degree diploma in Economics, Finance, or other related fields, and should have a good level of competence in English. If you don’t have a Master’s degree but expect to have defended your thesis before the start of the program (usually September 1st), your application can also be considered. How to apply Applications run online from October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Documents required Curriculum Vitae Transcript of records of undergraduate with the full list of courses and grades (also accepted in Portuguese) Transcript of records of graduate degrees with the full list of courses and grades. Candidates who have not yet finished their graduate program should provide a certificate of enrolment with the complete list of grades achieved to date (also accepted in Portuguese) Recommendations in the form of two letters of reference, which should be sent directly by referees (as explained in the Online Application Instructions available at the application platform) Statement of Purpose. Please include the following topics: why you wish to pursue a PhD at NovaSBE what you would like to study-area(s) of interest who you would like to work with as supervisor(s) and why your career goals after the PhD Certificate of results for the GRE (Graduate Records of Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Results should not be older than three years. Applicants who hold, or will shortly hold, one of the following Nova SBE Master’s degrees are not required to submit GMAT/ GRE results for PhD in Economics and Finance: Master’s in Economics, Master’s in Finance, International Master’s in Finance Copy of passport or Identity Card. Optional documents English language certificate. Test results should not be older than three years. Recognition of your foreign degrees in Portugal. This document is issued by the DGES, please see the DGES website for more information. The document can be issued only if you complete your graduate studies. Other Research Samples. Please check our website to see detailed information on the documentation and to get the application link. Website: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/apply/phds/admission Useful links - Program overview: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-economics-finance/program - Research areas and faculty: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-economics-finance/research-areas/research-areas
The Nova School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal invites applications for full-time PhD positions in Economics and Finance. Applications deadline is January 31st, 2026. Join the PhD Online Talk in Economics and Finance on November 27 @ 04:00pm (Lisbon time zone). Register here!
4-year Nova SBE Research Fellowships; FCT Fellowships; Others
PhD in Economics - with a full-time scholarship at DIW Graduate Center
Institution The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. We are an independent, non-profit institute involved in economic research, service and policy advice. In addition to co-operating closely with universities in Berlin and Brandenburg, we are also active in international academic networks. Position Doctoral Student in Economics The DIW Graduate Center (GC) at the German Institute for Economic Research welcomes applications from highly qualified post-graduate students from around the world to enroll in its structured doctoral program in Economics. The goal of the DIW Graduate Center is to provide outstanding doctoral students with a research environment and a training structure that will develop their talents in exemplary manner. It provides them to a deep understanding of economic and social processes while offering them the opportunity to apply their knowledge within the professional research environment of one of the leading economic think tanks in Germany. The Graduate Center offers a 5-year program of in-depth training in Economics leading to a PhD from one of Berlin’s universities. The student will go through a high-level coursework curriculum and receive on-the-job training in DIW Berlin’s research departments. Student’s research should focus on theoretical and/or applied topics within Economics and related social sciences. Both the education and the research at the GC have a strong empirical component. Doctoral training also encourages funded internships at prestigious institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and ministries, as well as research stays at renowned universities around the world. After successfully completing the program students will have submitted a number of papers to refereed scientific journals. They will receive a certificate confirming participation along with a doctoral degree. The DIW Graduate Center offers five years of funding with a standard stipend of 1,450 euros per month in the first year and a work contract in subsequent years. After completing the first year, doctoral students are assigned to the research departments of the institute. Research positions are offered depending on the volume of research projects under work. Requirements Applicants must hold a master’s degree or diploma in Economics in order to apply for the economic training program. An application during the course of studies is possible, provided that the degree is successfully completed before the program starts. Degrees from other related fields (such as civil engineering, statistics or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill requirements for the program if the applicant has a sufficient background in Economics. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency unless they hold a degree from a university in an English-speaking country or can document at least one year of studies at an English-speaking university. Sufficient evidence for a good command of English is a high score on TOEFL or IELTS tests. Knowledge of German is not a necessary requirement for a successful application, but students are encouraged to learn and improve their skills. Deadline of Application: January 15, 2026. Application procedure and further information: https://www.diw.de/en/diw_01.c.799242.en/application.html Contact: Laura Starck Applications Officer DIW Graduate Center Email: gradcenter@diw.de Telephone: +49 30 89789-241
The DIW Graduate Center (GC) at the German Institute for Economic Research welcomes applications from highly qualified post-graduate students from around the world to enroll in its structured doctoral program in Economics.
Doctoral programme in Economics (MRes+PhD)
The MRes provides cutting-edge training in micro, macro, econometrics and research methods and is, on successful completion, followed by the PhD programme lasting three to four years during which students take advanced PhD field courses and work on their research. In our vibrant research-focused community, you’ll learn from academics at the frontier of their research fields. You’ll be able to develop specialist skills and techniques, benefitting from small cohorts and high-quality interaction with our lecturers. Students will have the opportunity to present their research in the weekly research seminars and financial support to present in international conferences and for overseas research stays is available. The programme also provides tailored training to prepare our students for the academic job market placing them in the best economics departments in the UK and overseas. Our students have been placed in teaching and research positions in leading economics departments in the UK and in Europe, in senior roles in central banks and international institutions across the world, and in leading positions in the private sector. Recent placements include positions at Oxford, Cambridge, EUI, CEP-LSE, University of Texas at Austin, University of East Anglia, University of Glasgow, and the Bank of Canada. Studentships and/or assistance in applying for external funding will be offered to promising candidates. We also have places available for a small number of outstanding students with their own funding. Information about studentships offered by the South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is available here https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/studentships/south-east-doctoral-training-arc-sedarc-studentship-0 Surrey is 11th in the UK for economics and econometrics in the Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2025 and ranked in the top 10 in the UK for world-leading research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Find out more and apply Economics at Surrey Economics at Surrey comprises of an international community of world-leading researchers covering micro theory, macro, econometrics, and applied micro. Economics at Surrey was ranked in the UK’s top 10 for world-leading research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Our research is at the forefront of the field and informs our teaching, ensuring that what you learn is topical, relevant and has societal impact. Recent faculty research has appeared in leading economics journals, including the American Economic Review, the Review of Economic Studies, the Journal of Political Economy, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Journal of the European Economic Association, Journal of Econometrics, the Economic Journal, and the American Economic Journals. The University of Surrey The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. With a beautiful and vibrant campus, we provide exceptional teaching and practical learning to inspire and empower our students for personal and professional success. Through our world-class research and innovation, we deliver transformational impact on society and shape future digital economy through agile collaboration and partnership with businesses, governments and communities. Key dates Applications are open now We allocate funding on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been allocated and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We also have a small number of places in the programme for outstanding self-funded students and students funded through external scholarships.
The University of Surrey’s MRes Economics programme is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or in international organisations around the world. The course provides the standard entry route to the PhD Economics programme, providing the foundation towards doctoral research. Alternatively, you can also graduate with a stand-alone MRes degree after one year.
Generous financial support for the entire duration for the programme is available.
Call for Applications and Nominations: Philipp Sandner Memorial Award in Digital Finance Research 2026
This award commemorates Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner, a renowned blockchain and digital finance expert and founder of the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner has been instrumental in shaping the digital finance community and he is most vividly remembered as a champion and mentor of young scholars in the field. His academic and practical work continued until his untimely passing in January 2024, leaving a lasting impact on the community. The Philipp Sandner Memorial Award in Digital Finance Research seeks to foster excellence in digital finance research, encouraging the next generation of scholars to explore and expand this vital field of study. It is made possible with the generous support of the WM Gruppe and is awarded annually by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. The award carries an honorarium of EUR 10,000. Young scholars in the broad area of digital finance can either apply themselves or be nominated by colleagues, whereas: “Young scholars” are those who have not yet taken up a tenure-track or tenured position at a university or policy institution, on or before the date of submission. The broad area of “digital finance” includes, but is not limited to, research in blockchain and digital assets, machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as payment systems and financial platforms. Applications must include: A research paper of which the young scholar is a lead, or corresponding author. A recent CV of the young scholar. Furthermore, nominations of young scholars must include a brief letter of motivation. Applications must be submitted no later than 15 December 2025 to fsbc@fs.de. The winner will be selected and informed by 1 February 2026. The award will be presented, in person, at the Crypto Assets Conference, hosted at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management on 25 March 2026. Travel and accommodation costs of the awardee will be covered by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. Applications will be evaluated by the scientific committee, consisting of Andrea Barbon (Hochschule St Gallen), Jean-Edouard Colliard (HEC Paris), Martina Fraschini (Uni Luxembourg), Co-Pierre Georg (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management), Alfred Lehar (U Calgary), Jiasun Li (George Mason University), Cyril Monnet (University of Berne), Maarten van Oordt (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Tarik Roukny (KU Leuven)
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and WM Gruppe, together with its publication Börsen-Zeitung, invite submissions for the Philipp Sandner Memorial Award in Digital Finance Research.
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH
Young scholars in the broad area of digital finance can either apply themselves or be nominated by colleagues, whereas: “Young scholars” are those who have not yet taken up a tenure-track or tenured position at a university or policy institution, on or before the date of submission. The broad area of “digital finance” includes, but is not limited to, research in blockchain and digital assets, machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as payment systems and financial platforms. Applications must include: A research paper of which the young scholar is a lead, or corresponding author. A recent CV of the young scholar. Furthermore, nominations of young scholars must include a brief letter of motivation.
PhD positions in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics
The program is a 4-year, full-time structured program providing advanced training in the fields of: Management and Organization; Marketing; Operations, Technology and Innovation Management; Strategy and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the tools to pursue the most challenging careers. While disciplined and rigorous in training, the program is also flexible, for students to pursue their unique research interests Students are usually affiliated to one of our nine Knowledge Centers. They join its community and its activities. They participate to the research seminars and can interact with top researchers. Funding The top applicants to the programs are automatically offered a four-year fellowship which consists of an annual tax-free stipend of € 16.800 (€ 1.400 monthly). The school renews the funding yearly, upon student's satisfactory progress. The student may apply for an additional year of funding to extend support into a fifth year. This extension is based on academic merit and intended for students aspiring to pursue a career in academic research. The fellowship also includes an annual 90% waiver of tuition fees (€ 2.700 equivalent) and a research allowance from the second year of € 1.000 to present your research at conferences. Students admitted without a Nova SBE Research Fellowship, have funding alternatives and are also invited to apply to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - the Portuguese governmental entity that supports research in science, technology and innovation in all areas of knowledge. Requirements Applicants should hold a Master’s degree diploma in Economics, Management, Statistics, Psychology, or other related fields. Still, if you do not have previous coursework in business studies, your supervisor may require additional coursework (at Nova SBE or elsewhere). Applicants should have a good level of competence in English. If you don’t have a Master’s degree but expect to have defended your thesis before the start of the program (usually September 1st), your application can also be considered. How to apply Candidates can apply online between October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Documents required Curriculum Vitae Transcript of records of undergraduates with the full list of courses and grades. (also accepted in Portuguese) Transcript of records of graduate degrees with the full list of courses and grades. Candidates who have not yet finished their graduate program should provide a certificate of enrolment with, if available, the complete list of grades achieved to date (also accepted in Portuguese) Recommendations in the form of two letters of reference, which should be sent directly by referees. Statement of Purpose. Please include the following topics: why you wish to pursue a PhD at NovaSBE what you would like to study-area(s) of interest who you would like to work with as supervisor(s) and why your career goals after the PhD Certificate of results for the GRE (Graduate Records of Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Results should not be older than three years. Applicants who hold, or will shortly hold, one of the following Nova SBE Master’s degrees are not required to submit GMAT/ GRE results for PhD in Management: Master’s in Business Analytics. Copy of passport or Identity Card. Optional documents English language certificate. Test results should not be older than three years. Recognition of your foreign degrees in Portugal. The DGES issues this document, please see the DGES website for more information. The document can issued only if you completed your graduate studies. Other Research Samples. Please check our website to see detailed information on the documentation and to get the application link. Website: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/apply/phds/admission Useful links - Program overview: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-management/program - Research areas and faculty: https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-management/research-areas
The Nova School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal invites applications for full-time PhD positions in Economics and Finance. Applications deadline is January 31st, 2026. Join the PhD Online Talk in Management on January 8 @ 04:00pm (Lisbon time zone). Register here!
4-year Nova SBE Research Fellowships; FCT Fellowships
Internship Programme The AERC is committed to ensuring it gives internship opportunities to recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy making and capacity building institutions. The Internship Programme also provides participants with an excellent opportunity to acquire work-place experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional networks, mentors and contacts. The interns will in return support the research, capacity building and policy outreach agenda of AERC. The pool of interns will provide the AERC with potential candidates for job opportunities that may arise in the future. The Internship Programme is for a duration of 3 to 6 months after which the candidates are released to pursue opportunities in the wider job market. Eligibility Requirements The AERC aims to select candidates with a Master’s degree in Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics. Participants in the programme are selected on a competitive basis, reflecting the position needs of the AERC. The following are the minimum requirements for internship positions: Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application. Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. Is an African who has legal documents that allows him/her to work in Kenya (physically) or remotely from any African country. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage). Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Terms and conditions Interns will be responsible for their travel (in case of on-site internship) to and from the AERC’s office location, as well as their upkeep. Interns will be responsible for their medical insurance coverage during the period of their internship. The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate. Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend. Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment. Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya; either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Interns must have attained at least a Master’s degree in their area of expertise from a recognized university. How to Apply – Online application Applications for admission to the Africa Economic Research Consortium Internship Programme are submitted online. If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible. Due to the high volume of responses received, only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued. If you do not hear from us, then your application would not have been considered successful. Application Checklist: The application checklist is intended to facilitate your application process. Register for an account (by filling in your online application form) Provide an email address (if possible, include a second email address). Fill in the correct email address, as this will be the main means of communication with you. Provide the most current contact information. Complete the application in a single session. Answer all the questions. All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory (require an answer). Complete phone number (country code + city code + number). Upload all of the following mandatory documents: Maximum two-page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Copy of school completion certificate for a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree completion certificate. Letter of Motivation.
The AERC Internship Programme is designed to prepare recent postgraduates for employment opportunities in research, policy making, and capacity building institutions.
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
PhD positions in economics, HEC, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
We are currently looking for prospective PhD students in all fields of economics to start their PhD at the University Lausanne in the Fall Semester of 2026. We encourage interested students to consult the department website for the research interests of our current faculty. Prospective PhD students with research interests in the following fields, and who would like to collaborate with the below-mentioned colleagues are especially encouraged to apply: • Prof. Benhima: macro-finance, international macroeconomics, monetary policy • Prof. Benigno: macro-finance, international macroeconomics, monetary policy • Prof. Bruhin: behavioral and experimental economics • Prof. Brülhart: public, regional, international economics • Prof. Eyquem: macroeconomics (policy, labor markets, heterogeneous agents, international) • Prof. Houde: environmental and energy economics • Prof. Huetsch: macroeconomics (economics growth, labor and demographics) • Prof. Klaus: game theory, market design, matching theory, social choice theory • Prof. Lalive: labor economics, public economics, artificial intelligence • Prof. Maurer: health economics, economics of aging • Prof. Montez: game theory, industrial organization (theory and experimental) • Prof. Nigmatulina: macroeconomic development, urban and spatial economics • Prof. Renne: macro-finance, asset pricing • Prof. Santos Pinto: behavioral and experimental economics • Prof. Sorrenti: labor economics, public economics, child development • Prof. Thoenig: geoeconomics, quantitative spatial models, political economy of conflict and migration • Prof. Scheidegger: computational methods applied to macro and climate economic, deep learning We especially welcome applications of women and minority students. All PhD candidates receive competitive salaries of more than CHF 45,000 per year through appointments as teaching and research assistants. You will find more information about our PhD program here, and about our department here. The application deadline is January 31st, 2026. Applications must include a current CV, a brief statement of purpose, complete Bachelor and Master transcripts of grades, GRE results (GRE general test), and a tentative research proposal (max. 4 pages long, on a topic you would be interested in working on). Only applications submitted electronically through the application website will be considered. Contact: Doctoral school, PhD in Economics, University of Lausanne, HEC Lausanne, Internef 526, CH-1015 Lausanne: christina.seld@unil.ch
The University of Lausanne has a distinguished history of scholarship in economics and aspires to remain a leading center for economic research and learning. The aim of our PhD program in Economics is to attract excellent students with a two-year master’s degree in economics or a related field and help them develop their potential to become independent economists who thrive in the academic, public, and private sector. Many of our PhD students succeed at publishing their research in leading international peer-reviewed journals, and our alumni easily find work at research-oriented organizations in the academic, public, or private sector (PhD placements).
S3W PhD Program - Call for Applications 2025 - Additional Pegaso fellowship
The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting one additional PhD fully funded fellowship in the Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing program, jointly offered with the University of Florence. The position is funded under the Pegaso international doctoral framework by Regione Toscana and sponsored by the multinational Dumarey Group present in Italy. The PhD program in Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing (acronym: S3W) offers a great opportunity to learn a wide range of methods from the social sciences and enter a community of scholars committed to doing their best to ensure wellbeing and a sustainable future for our society. Research proposal The prospective student will submit a brief research proposal (maximum length two pages) on the topic: "Technological neutrality in the automotive sector: socio-economic consequences, environmental resilience, and impact on pollution". IMT in a nutshell The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is a public international doctoral school and a center for research and higher education that focuses on the analysis of economic, societal, technological and cultural systems. Since its foundation in 2005, the School has distinguished itself for the quality and innovativeness of its research and doctoral programs and its interdisciplinary nature, where different methodologies drawn from economics, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, archaeology, art history and the analysis and management of cultural heritage. S3W in a nutshell Contract Type: 36 months of scholarship Commitment: Full time Location: Lucca and Florence (Tuscany, Italy) Official language: English Starting date: November 1, 2025 Your Role First year: Follow courses in your tailor-made scientific training program Second and third years: Engage in your own research under the close 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, public outreach activities, etc. Qualifications Master's Degree or equivalent Excellent communication skills in English Devotion to rigorous research, critical thinking, and interest in policy-relevant issues Important note: Since the PhD program begins on November 1st, it is essential that the scholarship acceptance take place with the utmost promptness by October 31st, and that the student be ready to start with the PhD activities. What we offer An exciting multidisciplinary and international research environment Study/research period abroad between 6 and 12 months Work under the close 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 How to apply You are welcome to submit your application through the online application system. Deadline for applications: October 23, 2025, at 12:00 pm (noon) CEST Application Schedule Interview of short-listed candidates: October 29, 2025 More Information For more information, please see here and get in touch with phdapplications@imtlucca.it
The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, in collaboration with the University of Florence, is offering a fully funded PhD fellowship within the Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing (S3W) program, supported by Regione Toscana (Pegaso framework) and the Dumarey Group. The three-year program, starting on November 1, 2025, in Lucca and Florence, is entirely in English and includes tailored training, guided research with faculty supervision, active participation in academic life, and a 6–12 month study period abroad. Applicants must submit a short research proposal on “Technological neutrality in the automotive sector: socio-economic consequences, environmental resilience, and impact on pollution.” Requirements: Master’s degree (or equivalent), excellent English skills, commitment to rigorous research, and interest in policy-relevant issues. Applications must be submitted online by October 23, 2025 at 12:00 CEST (noon); shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on October 29, 2025.
Call for Research Projects 2025 "Women and Science"
In 2025, the Women and Science Chair launches its seventh call for research projects, aimed at the entire academic community without any restrictions in terms of disciplines or in terms of methodology (field studies, modeling, empirical studies, experimental approaches, etc.). This year, 5 to 7 research projects will be selected and receive support of up to € 10,000. Submitted projects may relate to all the themes of the Women and Science Chair (see below). However, the jury will pay particular attention to the themes considered to be priorities for the 2025 call: Stereotypes and scientific socialization : mechanisms of stereotypes related to science and mathematics from early childhood and throughout life. Women and digital technologies: The role of women in the digital and AI fields, evolution of professions, gender bias in technology, AI and the recruitment/selection process ; influence of social media. Pedagogy and transmission of knowledge: the role of teaching methods in guiding educational and professional choices, promoting inclusion and shaping scientific vocations. Health, climate and transitions - what roles do women play in scientific fields with a major societal impact? What roles and actions can families, educators, political decision-makers, people of influence, and men in particular, play in building a more egalitarian society between men and women? Particular interest will also be given to projects involving researchers from different disciplines (management science, sociology, economics, mathematics, etc.) and/or involving international analyzes and comparisons. By submitting an application, project leaders undertake, if they are selected, to participate in one or more events of the Chair, to produce a short video on their work and to write a short presentation of the conclusions of their works (in French or English) accessible to a wide audience. Selected projects and related publications must mention the support of the Chair. A researcher can only receive one time the financial support of the Chair. The deadline for the submission of applications to this call for research projects is September 26, 2025. For more information about the Women and Science Chair, you can visit this link. How to apply to the call for projects Application Projects conducted by senior researchers (who have already obtained a doctorate and published research papers) are eligible, regardless of nationality, place of practice or discipline. The call for projects is published on SSRN and INOMICS. Application files must be submitted directly to INOMICS platform by September 26, 2025 at midnight (Paris time). For more information, you can send an email to à aida.hamdi@dauphine.psl.eu . Each application will be written in French or in English and will consist of the following elements: A title, Summary (½ page), Positioning of the subject and review of the literature (1 page), Contextual elements (does the project have already started, is the research project based on particular studies or experiments?) (½ page), Methodology and calendar (1page), List of participants and the financing needs of the project with details of the different type of expenses (½ page), A short bibliography, The CV of the project leader (mandatorily a senior researcher). Each application file must include a summary page following the template provided in the appendix. Selection The members of the steering committee of the Women and Science Chair, as well as the members of the scientific committee, will evaluate the applications. The selection criteria are: the adequacy of the project with the themes of the call for projects, the scientific excellence of the project, the feasibility of the project within reasonable deadlines, the quality of the team of researchers involved, the innovative dimension of the project, the diversity of approaches and involved disciplines, the scope of the expected results, where appropriate, transdisciplinarity and parity of the research team. The selection committee will ensure, as far as possible, a good geographic representation of all the projects funded by the Chair. Calendar September 26, 2025 midnight (Paris time): Closing of the call for projects October-November 2025: Evaluation of the applications December 2025: Announcement of selected projects and signing of agreements. Members of the Scientific Committee of the Women and Science Chair Elyès Jouini, Professor, Paris-Dauphine University - PSL Thomas Breda, CNRS Research Director, Paris School of Economics and Institute of Public Policies Marie-Pierre Dargnies, Assistant professor, Université Paris Dauphine - PSL Dominique Meurs, Professor, University of Paris Nanterre, associate researcher at INED and the Institute of Public Policies Sophie Pochic, Research Director at the CNRS, member of the Center Maurice Halbwachs, ENS-EHESS Claudia Senik, Professor, Sorbonne University and Paris School of Economics PSE General themes of the Women and Science Chair Impact of not taking gender into account in the design of scientific studies, Impact of the absence or under-representation of women in scientific sectors (STEM) on the quality of research and strategic decisions, Career trajectories, career and wage gaps intra-company or cross-companies by sector (for example, in medicine, data analysis, artificial intelligence, industry, etc.) Supply and demand in scientific tracks (SYEM), Evaluation of public policies or experiments and international benchmarks, Determinants of the lower representation of women in scientific tracks and careers (STEM): Impact of the environment: social representations, parents, teachers, role of men, their views on the place of women in science, opinion of male scientists on gender equality in their profession, family life Links between choice of courses/tracks and school performance, Self-confidence, risk aversion and decision, Identification of rupture/dropout zones. Appendix Summary table required for each application file. Title Project leader and affiliation Team members and their affiliations Problem statement (max 3 lines) Requested amount Project duration
The Women and Science Chair at Paris Dauphine-PSL University, aims to mobilize and develop multidisciplinary approaches to analyze the determinants and the impact of the low presence of women in scientific studies and careers (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology). The Women and Science Chair is member of the UNESCO chairs network, created with the support of the L'Oréal Foundation, Generali, La Poste, descours Family and Amundi, in partnership with the Institute of Public Policies and Institut Louis Bachelier. To this end, the Chair associates research centers and researchers both in Dauphine University and outside Dauphine. It mobilizes methods and tools from several disciplines, in particular economics (risk economics, microeconomics, applied economics, experimental economics), decision theory and mathematical modeling, sociology, management and social psychology. Since 2019, the chair has received 325 proposals and has funded 35 research projects from Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australia and Asia.
3 PhD Positions in the Research Training Group 2865 “CUDE”
CUDE aims to create an excellent environment for early career researchers to conduct their own research projects within a tailor-made doctoral study program. Our research agenda aims to merge two features central to current and future economies: uncertainty and dynamics. Here, uncertainty is understood in the sense that decision makers struggle to assign reliable estimates of probabilities to future events. This notion of uncertainty is widely believed to capture our world’s mega trends such as climate change, energy crisis, migration, pandemics, and technological development. With the guidance of our participating researchers, you'll have the chance to gain a comprehensive understanding in the research field and conduct your own projects within the areas Individual Behavior under Uncertainty in Dynamic Environments Uncertainty in Markets and Strategic Interactions Consequences of Uncertainty for Policy and Welfare We invite talented and enthusiastic students to join our tailor-made PhD program that offers a variety of interesting research topics. In the following, we highlight the key features that you can expect as a CUDE-member: Tailored Curriculum: Our program offers a meticulously designed curriculum that is embedded into a structured doctoral study program and balances theoretical foundations with practical applications. Over the period of 4 years, you have the opportunity to attend lectures starting from core courses on Micro- and Macroeconomics, Finance, Econometrics and Data Science up to specialized seminars held by our local faculty members as well as international guests (for example our Mercator fellow Jean-Marc Tallon). To this end, our curriculum ensures not only a comprehensive understanding of the broad and international research agenda, but also deepens your knowledge in your field of interest! Additionally, internal colloquia and reading groups provide you insights into the state of the art in the different research areas and give you the chance to receive feedback on your own ideas. Research Collaboration: Collaboration is key to our program's success. In particular, the research training group holds strong ties with many international researchers that are invited for block courses and summer schools on topics of our research agenda. As a highlight of our program, the Mercator fellow Jean-Marc Tallon complements the research training group and will provide outstanding expertise as well as add significant value to several CUDE research projects. Moreover, he will serve as a contact person for possible research stays in Paris. Beyond, we offer several measures to enable your research visit at an international institution. Job Market Preparation: Graduating from our PhD Program opens doors to a wide array of impactful career opportunities. You will benefit from our alumni network as well as our strong connections to international partner universities. During several workshops and seminars, you will receive an intensive preparation for your time after the PhD! For more information about the CUDE research training group as well as specific information about the application process, please visit our website (uni-bielefeld.de/cude) and the official advertisement of the university.
Bielefeld University invites applications for 3 fully funded PhD positions at the second cohort of the established Research Training Group “Coping with Uncertainty in Dynamic Economies” (CUDE). The official language for all PhD courses is English. The positions are awarded for 4 years paid according to 75 % TVL E 13 (resulting in around 43.000 € gross yearly). Please use the application form in order to send your application (see page 2: APPLY NOW). After clicking on the link, you will be directed to the application portal where you can upload your documents.
Funded as a TVL-13 Doctoral researcher (43.000 € Gross Salary)
The Master in Economics and Data Analytics endows its students with advanced training in modern economic theory and with hands-on experience on analyzing data. In addition to their coursework (which is fully in English), master's students have access to the DataLab of Collegio, where they can bridge the gap between the frontier of economic analysis and real-world problem solving. A JOINT MASTER FROM COLLEGIO CARLO ALBERTO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TURIN The Master in Economics and Data Analytics is a joint program by the Collegio Carlo Alberto and the University of Turin. The program enhances its students’ education to help them succeed in their future international academic or professional careers. Our program has an excellent track of students' placement, both at the professional and academic level. Annual tuition fees for the Master's program are € 9,571. Candidates may apply for tuition fee waivers. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be university graduates (four or five-year degree). Undergraduates in their last year of studies will also be considered. Applicants are selected based on their CV and on a letter of recommendation by a faculty member. This letter must be sent directly by the faculty member by e-mail to master.econ@carloalberto.org. For further information about the Master in Economics and the application process please call +39 011 15630821 or write to master.econ@carloalberto.org. The deadline has passed. We still accept late applications while we evaluate current ones
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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.
Call for book chapters - The Francophone doctoral experience (interdisciplinary volume)
Please note: This is a French-language publication. Contributions must be written in French, though the call is open internationally to all francophone doctoral students across all disciplines and regions. This collective volume, coordinated by Awa Ndiaye (University of Ottawa, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar 2025), seeks to amplify the voices of emerging Francophone scholars across diverse geographic, disciplinary, and epistemological contexts. Through critical, reflective or engaged contributions, the project aims to rethink research from the inside, with a focus on shared leadership, intergenerational dialogue, and the valorization of emerging perspectives. Initiated by and for the next generation of researchers, this editorial project is supported by an interdisciplinary editorial advisory board composed entirely of doctoral students and early-career researchers. It offers a space for critical reflection, storytelling, and experience-sharing, at the intersection of individual trajectories and collective challenges related to doctoral training, epistemic engagement, and the material and symbolic conditions of scientific production. In an academic context increasingly shaped by performance-based metrics, structural inequalities, and epistemic marginalization, this volume embraces a plural, transversal and reflexive approach. Contributions may be grounded in specific disciplines, institutions or territories, while remaining open to interdisciplinarity, critique and subjectivity. Rather than prescribing norms, this book aims to co-construct a polyphonic body of work, where experiential, theoretical, methodological and affective knowledge intersect. The overarching objective is to think of research differently, as a space of co-agency, solidarity, and future-shaping potential for emerging scholars. A concluding afterword will be written by a senior scholar of international standing, recognized for their contributions to research innovation and doctoral education. Editorial advisory board Awa Ndiaye, Ph.D. student and Vanier Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa (Canada) Dr. Rony Abecidan, Co-founder of LABEL4.AI, former Ph.D. researcher, CRIStAL lab, SIGMA team (France) Arthur Strauss, Ph.D. candidate and quantum computing consultant, Centre for Quantum Technologies (Singapore Submission Guidelines Abstract (max. 250 words) and short bio (50–100 words) due by September 18, 2025 Final chapters (upon selection) due by January 30, 2026 A detailed author guide will be sent to selected contributors The edited volume is intended for submission to a recognized university press Please submit via this form: https://forms.office.com/r/ef0gh6A9Bm
A collective volume coordinated by Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar Awa Ndiaye (University of Ottawa), this call invites francophone doctoral students from all disciplines to reflect critically and creatively on their doctoral experience. The volume aims to showcase diverse perspectives and epistemologies from across the Francophonie.
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.
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.
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. 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. UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting Scholars Programme once each year. The deadline for submission of applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3. Selected applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within eight weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER's offer two weeks after being contacted. If you are interested in participating in this programme you should complete and submit the application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae. If you experience problems with uploading this document then it can be emailed to the following address: scholars1(at)wider.unu.edu.
UNU-WIDER's funded 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.
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.
PhD in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions
The PhD program lasts three years and all its activities are 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 program 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 webpage for the complete faculty list. Organization In the first year of the program, 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 program, 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 program strongly encourages students to spend part of their PhD period abroad and supports them in gaining international experience. The central goal of the program 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 2025. 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 2025, under penalty of exclusion in case of positive outcome of the selection procedure. Full details for applying to the academic year 2025-2026 (Cycle 41) with enrollment procedures can be found here in Italian and in English. Here are the links to the full call for applications in Italian and in English Deadline for applications: July 12, 2025 at 12:00. Visit Website
University of Insubria opens the call for applications to the 41th cycle of PhD program in METHODS AND MODELS FOR ECONOMIC DECISIONS. For the academic year 2025-2026 there are 5 “ordinary” scholarships available, see below the link to the call for more details.
Department of Economics, University of Insubria