DIW Berlin - German Institute for Economic Research

PhD in Economics

The DIW Graduate Center (GC) at the German Institute for Economic Research welcomes applications from highly qualified 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 allow their talents to fully develop. The program equips them with a deep understanding of economic and social processes while offering them the opportunity to apply their knowledge at the largest economic research institute in Germany. 

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Doctoral Students for the DIW Graduate Center PhD Program in Economics

The DIW Graduate Center offers a five-year program of in-depth training in Economics leading to a PhD from one of Berlin’s universities. Students will complete a rigorous coursework curriculum and receive on-the-job training in DIW Berlin’s research departments.  Students' research may be theoretical or applied in nature. Most work at the GC, however, has a strong empirical component. The program also encourages funded internships at prestigious institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and government ministries, as well as research stays at renowned universities around the world.
The DIW Graduate Center offers five years of funding with a standard stipend of 1,650 euros per month in the first year and a work contract in subsequent years. After completing the first year, doctoral students will join one of the research departments at the institute.