Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Econometrics in United States
Phd Positions in econometrics in united states
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Universities with open PhD positions in econometrics in the United States include University of Miami, University of Michigan and Pennsylvania State University.
University of Miami
United States
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6 days ago
The University of Miami Business School is accepting applications for a fully funded PhD in Economics in Coral Gables, Miami, United States. The program provides core training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics , with specialization options in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, industrial organization, behavioral economics, labor economics, and financial economics. Students may have opportunities to co-author research with faculty whose work has appeared in leading journals...
Behavioral Economics
Finance
Labor Economics
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6 days ago
University of Michigan
United States
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3 weeks ago
A PhD doctoral student assistantship is available in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan for research in sports economics and behavioral and experimental research in sports . The position works with Dr. Thadeu Gasparetto on topics including sport demand, audience behavior, labor markets, and the design of leagues and competitions. The research approach combines econometric analysis with experimental methods , and the post highlights using sports as a laboratory to test econom...
Sports Science
Psychology
Sports Economics
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3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania State University
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United States
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1 month ago
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The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University offers a Ph.D. emphasis in Real Estate for students interested in academic research and an impactful scholarly career. This program is interdisciplinary and is built around economics , finance , statistics , and econometrics . Students can expect roughly two years of formal coursework, with typical supporting fields in finance or economics and a research methods sequence centered on econometrics and statistics. Research areas hig...
Finance
Urban Planning
Business
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1 month ago
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North Carolina State University
United States
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1 month ago
North Carolina State University is advertising a fully funded PhD Research Assistantship in Spatial Modeling of Forest Growth & Resource Economics within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. The project sits at the intersection of quantitative forestry , forest biometrics , remote sensing , GIS , resource economics , and spatial modeling . The selected student will study how site-specific silvicultural interventions—especially fertilization and understory vegetation control—af...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 month ago
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.