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Pre-Doctoral Program in Economics (Global Talent Common Application) University of Zurich in Switzerland
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Funding
Pre-doctoral positions are offered at 70% employment for 1-2 years. The post describes a research fellowship/pre-doc role with mentoring and on-the-job learning, but does not specify stipend amount or tuition coverage.
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Switzerland
University
University of Zurich
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The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich is inviting applications for a Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application (70% employment), starting 2027-03-01 and offered on a temporary basis.
This pre-doc opportunity is designed for qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or applicants with a refugee background. It is a research-focused position in economics, with pre-doctoral fellows working closely with a professor in the department and gaining hands-on experience across the research process: brainstorming, literature reviews, project management, data analysis, and writing.
The role is especially relevant for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in economics or a related field. The department highlights a vibrant community of predoctoral fellows and mentoring support throughout the appointment. Previous pre-docs have worked with several economics professors at UZH.
Eligibility and requirements include a master's or bachelor's degree earned within the last 5 years, strong grades in economics or another quantitative social science field, strong math skills, fluency in written and spoken English, and 1-3 recommendation letters from people familiar with academic research. Strong STATA, R, or Python skills are required; knowledge of causal inference methods, prior research experience, top academic performance, high GRE quantitative scores, and MITx MicroMasters coursework are listed as advantages.
Location: Department of Economics, Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.
Application: Applicants should first review the Application Checklist and prepare all documents and responses in advance, because the online form must be completed and submitted in one go without intermediate saving. The posting also notes that no prior Swiss work permit is required.
Funding details
Pre-doctoral positions are offered at 70% employment for 1-2 years. The post describes a research fellowship/pre-doc role with mentoring and on-the-job learning, but does not specify stipend amount or tuition coverage.
What's required
Applicants should be recent graduates with a master's or bachelor's degree earned within the last 5 years, strong grades in economics or another quantitative social science field, and strong math skills. They should have strong knowledge of STATA, R, or Python, fluency in written and spoken English, and 1-3 recommendation letters from people familiar with academic research. Preferred but not required: knowledge of causal inference methods, prior research experience, top-of-class performance, high GRE quantitative score, MITx MicroMasters coursework, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
How to apply
Review the Application Checklist before starting, because the form must be completed and submitted in one go without intermediate saving. Prepare all answers and documents in advance, then apply through the online application form linked in the posting.
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