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Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2026: Transform Your Impact on Democracy and Development

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Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 (11:59pm PST)If you are a mid-career professional working to advance democratic practices, economic reform, and good governance in your country, Stanford Univers...
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A Practical Guide to a PhD in Economics by Professor Abdoulaye NDIAYE

Not sure whether a PhD in Economics is the right choice?

This guide breaks down what it takes to get admitted, how the job market works, and when a PhD is worth it or not

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A Practical Guide to a PhD in Economics by Professor Abdoulaye Ndiaye | The Economic Misfit
This article is for undergraduate, master's, and early-career professionals who regularly contact me for career advice about:What do economists do? Is a PhD worth it?How do you prepare and apply?Most ...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application at the University of Zurich

1-2 Year Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Rolling)

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Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application at the University of Zurich | The Economic Misfit
Zurich, SwitzerlandStart Date: March 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Rolling)1-2 Year Pre-Doctoral FellowshipsProgramme OverviewDepartment of Economics at University ...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship

€2,500-€3,000/Month for Leaders

€3,000/Month for Postdocs

12-24 Month Fellowship

Application Deadline: February 10, 2026

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship | The Economic Misfit
GermanyApplication Deadline: February 10, 2026€2,500-€3,000/Month for Leaders€3,000/Month for Postdocs12-24 Month FellowshipFellowship OverviewInternational Climate Protection Fellowship from Alexande...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Starting this week, The Economic Misfit will be publishing blog posts featuring Econ Job Market Papers.

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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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ETH Zürich has multiple openings for Research Assistants, Postdoctoral Researchers, and PhD candidates.

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Jobs and Development Conference 2026

Travel Grants for African Scholars Available

Submission Deadline: 20 March 2026

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Hong Kong, ChinaOctober 9-10, 2026Global Conference on Jobs and DevelopmentTravel Grants for African Scholars AvailableSubmission Deadline: 20 March 2026Conference OverviewGlobal Jobs and Development ...
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Postdoctoral Fellows: Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab

$75,000 Annually

2 Positions Available

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Postdoctoral Fellows: Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab | The Economic Misfit
Boston, MassachusettsJuly 2026 - June 2027$75,000 Annually2 Positions AvailableClimate and Sustainability ResearchPosition OverviewTwo postdoctoral fellow positions at Harvard Business School's Digita...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Mercatus Center Fellowships: Political Economy Training and Support Programs

Applications Open for 2026-2027

Multiple Fellowship Programs Across Career Stages

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Mercatus Center Fellowships: Political Economy Training and Support Programs | The Economic Misfit
George Mason UniversityApplications Open for 2026-2027Multiple Fellowship Programs Across Career StagesProgram OverviewMercatus Center offers competitive fellowships providing training and support for...
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Stanford Digital Economy Lab - Transformative AI and Economics

$85,000-$90,000

2-Year Full-Time Position
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Stanford Digital Economy Lab - Transformative AI and Economics | The Economic Misfit
Stanford, CaliforniaStart Date: Fall 2026$85,000-$90,0002-Year Full-Time PositionTransformative AI and Economic TheoryPosition OverviewFull-time postdoctoral fellow position at Stanford Institute for ...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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20 Seed Grants for 1-Year Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions at The DFG Cluster of Excellence TransforM

Start Date: March 2026

Up to 20 Positions Available

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

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20 Seed Grants for 1-Year Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions at The DFG Cluster of Excellence TransforM | The Economic Misfit
Munich, GermanyStart Date: March 2026Application Deadline: January 23, 2026Up to 20 Positions AvailableTransformative Technologies and Societal ChangeProgramme OverviewDFG Cluster of Excellence Transf...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Munich Summer Institute 2026: Call for Papers and PhD Workshop

Paper Submission Deadline: February 8, 2026

PhD Workshop: May 20, 2026

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Munich Summer Institute 2026: Call for Papers and PhD Workshop | The Economic Misfit
Munich, GermanyMay 20-22, 2026Paper Submission Deadline: February 8, 2026PhD Workshop: May 20, 2026Digitalization, Innovation & Law EconomicsConference Overview10th Munich Summer Institute 2026 focusi...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership

Fully Funded Leadership Fellowship

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

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Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership | The Economic Misfit
African Union Member StatesApplication Deadline: January 30, 2026Programme Start: June 1, 2026Fully Funded Leadership FellowshipFellowship OverviewKofi Annan Fellowship supports aspirational public he...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) African Scholarships

Fully Funded Master's Scholarships

For African Researchers and Academics

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) African Scholarships | The Economic Misfit
EgyptFall 2026 SemesterFully Funded Master's ScholarshipsFor African Researchers and AcademicsApplication Deadline: February 15, 2026Scholarship OverviewE-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for STI deve...
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COMPIE 2026 Conference: Counterfactual Methods for Policy Impact Evaluation

Keynote Speakers:
Pedro H. C. Sant'Anna (Emory University)
Michela Giorcelli (UCLA)

Paper Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026

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COMPIE 2026 Conference: Counterfactual Methods for Policy Impact Evaluation | The Economic Misfit
Paris, FranceJune 24-26, 2026Paper Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026Policy Evaluation MethodsConference OverviewCOMPIE 2026 brings together practitioners and academics to discuss developments in ...
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January 1, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Yale Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program 2026-27

24 positions open

Application Deadline: Rolling Basis

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Yale Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program 2026-27 | The Economic Misfit
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis (Until Positions Filled)Start Date: July 2026 (Negotiable)Location: New Haven, Connecticut (On-Campus)Program OverviewFull-time pre-doctoral research positions at Y...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at Princeton SPIA

Salary: $72,000

Duration: 1 year (renewable, contingent on funding and performance)

Application Review Starts: Late January 2026

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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at Princeton SPIA | The Economic Misfit
Application Review Starts: Late January 2026Decision Expected: Late February - March 2026Start Date: August 1, 2026Position OverviewPostdoctoral research position with teaching and writing center resp...
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Predoctoral Research Associate: Harvard Business School, Summer 2026

16 predoc positions open

Application Deadline: Rolling Basis (Through 2026)

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Predoctoral Research Associate: Harvard Business School, Summer 2026 | The Economic Misfit
Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)Application Deadline: Rolling Basis (Through 2026)Start Date: Summer 2026Position OverviewPredoctoral research positions at Harvard Business School supporting f...
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January 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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For students asking:

• What do economists do?
• Should I pursue a PhD?
• How do I prepare and apply?

Abdoulaye Ndiaye has written a document offering clear and practical guidance.

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January 2, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Early-Career Funding in Economics: How Graduate Students and Junior Scholars Fund Their First Serious Research Projects

Grants for Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Early-Career Researchers

Opportunities Range from £1,000 to $50,000+

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Early-Career Funding in Economics: How Graduate Students and Junior Scholars Fund Their First Serious Research Projects | The Economic Misfit
Grants for Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Early-Career ResearchersOpportunities Range from £1,000 to $50,000+OverviewThis is a curated list of small funding opportunities for early-career researcher...
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January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Asia House Fellowship Programme 2026/2027

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (23:59)

£24,000 Stipend

2 Positions Available

12-Month Research Fellowship

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Asia House Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 | The Economic Misfit
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (23:59)£24,000 Stipend2 Positions Available12-Month Research FellowshipProgramme OverviewAsia House Fellowship offers early-career professionals the opportunity ...
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2026 Meeting of the Society of Economics of the Household

Pavia, Italy

June 3-4, 2026

Keynote Speakers
Pierre Dubois (Toulouse School of Economics)
N. Meltem Daysal (University of Copenhagen)

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026

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2026 Meeting of the Society of Economics of the Household | The Economic Misfit
Pavia, ItalyJune 3-4, 2026Submission Deadline: January 18, 202610th Annual MeetingConference OverviewSociety of Economics of the Household (SEHO) 10th Annual Meeting, bringing together approximately 2...
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2026 Meeting of the Society of Economics of the Household

Pavia, Italy

June 3-4, 2026

Keynote Speakers
Pierre Dubois (Toulouse School of Economics)
N. Meltem Daysal (University of Copenhagen)

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026

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2026 Meeting of the Society of Economics of the Household | The Economic Misfit
Pavia, ItalyJune 3-4, 2026Submission Deadline: January 18, 202610th Annual MeetingConference OverviewSociety of Economics of the Household (SEHO) 10th Annual Meeting, bringing together approximately 2...
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