Doctoral fellowships in Economics and Law: IMPRS BeSmart 1163 views

The IMPRS BeSmart offers doctoral positions commencing in October 2020 jointly with the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Research on Collective Goods in Bonn, the University of Cologne, and the University of Bonn. International partners are the ETH in Zurich, the University of California at San Diego, the Norwegian School of Economics NHH, and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Candidates with interest in behavioral economics, law and economics, and interdisciplinary research questions are encouraged to apply.

About the positions:

• All PhD students will participate in the coursework offered by both the CGS-E and IMPRS BeSmart, starting in October 2020. The CGS-E program provides students with thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the theory, empirics, and econometric methodology of economics.
• The IMPRS’s program combines weekly lab meetings and seminars with Thesis and Topics workshops and a summer school every year.
• By the end of first year, students will have finished the extensive coursework at CGS-E. Upon completion, students mainly conduct research and work on their respective theses.

Requirements:

• Applicants for these joint positions are required to hold a Diploma, a Master’s Degree, or a State Exam with honors in one the relevant disciplines, or an equivalent degree in a related discipline.

Applications:

• Applications must be submitted online.