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German Institute for Economic Research

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DIW Graduate Center PhD Programme in Economics German Institute for Economic Research in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Empirical Research

Funding

No tuition fees; doctoral students with minor children receive additional funding during the first year of their doctoral scholarship.

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

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Germany

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German Institute for Economic Research

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Keywords

Empirical Research
Microeconomics
Economic Policy
Applied Economics
Economics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics

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About this position

The DIW Berlin Graduate Center offers a five-year doctoral programme in economics that leads to a PhD from one of Berlin’s partner universities. It is designed for outstanding doctoral students from around the world who want rigorous training in research and policy advice, with a strong empirical orientation.

The programme combines structured coursework in the first year with research-based training from the second through fifth years. Students take advanced courses in mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, then continue with additional advanced electives that match their research interests. The curriculum is closely tied to applied economics and policy-relevant analysis.

Alongside the academic training, doctoral students work on DIW Berlin research projects and gain hands-on experience linking academic research with real-world policy questions. The programme also includes internships at major international institutions such as the IMF, OECD, or World Bank, as well as masterclasses, research seminars, and reading groups. The Graduate Center provides doctoral-level instruction and supervision within DIW Berlin’s research environment.

The programme is full-time, taught in English, and based in Berlin.

Funding details

No tuition fees; doctoral students with minor children receive additional funding during the first year of their doctoral scholarship.

What's required

Applicants from all countries may apply. The programme is a full-time PhD track leading to a doctoral degree from one of DIW Berlin's partner universities in Berlin. The advert does not state a specific degree classification, GPA, or language-test threshold, but the teaching language is English and the programme is intended for outstanding young doctoral students with a strong interest in empirical economics and policy advice.

How to apply

Register for the programme by 15 January 2027 via the DIW Graduate Center application page. Use the official application link provided in the advert and submit the required application materials through that portal.

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