PhD in Economics

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 cooperating 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 an exemplary manner. It provides them with 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 Ph.D. 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 completing the program students will have submitted several 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.

The DIW Graduate Center offers a top-class economic doctoral program in Berlin, an exciting city for graduate studies. Every year, many young and promising economic researchers from around the world are attracted by our well-designed program, our internationally renowned faculty, and our partnerships with some of the best research institutions and universities in Germany.

Our program is guided by excellence and relevance. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible doctoral training according to international standards and to paving the way for their careers in academic research and policy advice. We are proud to see our graduates work in world-class universities like Erasmus University Rotterdam, London School of Economics, and University College London as well as in policy institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, German Federal Ministries and the European Central Bank. Explore our website to learn more about our program. For any inquiries, we are happy to help you.

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