The Tobin Center/Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program at Yale University
Yale’s Tobin Center for Economic Policy invites graduates to apply for its Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program. Fellows work as full-time research trainees on policy-relevant economics projects. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions fill, so the closing date is not fixed.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Tobin Center for Economic Policy and Department of Economics, Yale University
- Funding: Paid position with a competitive salary and health insurance; amount not published
- Duration: One year, with an option to renew for a second year
- Location: Yale University campus, New Haven, USA
- Target Group: Bachelor’s or master’s graduates considering an economics PhD
- Deadline: Rolling; positions close once filled
Focus Areas
- Policy-relevant economics research
- Data-intensive social science
- Research training and mentoring
- Preparation for PhD study in economics
About the Fellowship
The program supports about 70 scholars from around the world. Fellows work full-time under one or more faculty mentors. They may also take or audit one course per semester. They attend a weekly professional development seminar and department research seminars. All positions are on campus, and most fellows share common workspaces.
Most positions start in July with a multi-day orientation and training. Other start dates may be possible. Yale welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
What Fellows Receive
- A salary competitive with similar programs
- Standard benefits, including health insurance
- Faculty mentorship on research projects
- One course per semester, for credit or audited
- Weekly professional development sessions
- Visa sponsorship for accepted international candidates, unless a project says otherwise
Who Can Apply
The program suits people with a bachelor’s or master’s degree who plan to pursue a PhD in economics or a related field. Applicants should show programming skills and prior research experience. The source sets no other formal requirements. Some project descriptions may add their own conditions.
Required Materials
Submit the common application and one PDF named “LastName_FirstName_Tobin_Predoc_Application“. The PDF holds these items in order:
- A cover letter with your interests, availability, experience, and two to three references
- A resume or CV
- An undergraduate transcript; unofficial is fine
- A graduate transcript, if applicable; unofficial is fine
- A writing sample of any length
- One or more coding samples, or a GitHub link
Some faculty ask for extra materials. The common application also asks you to rank faculty supervisors.
How to Apply
Review the listed positions. Then complete the common application and upload the PDF. Yale may invite short-listed applicants to complete a data or technical exercise and an interview. Email tobinpredocs@yale.edu with questions.
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Conclusion
This program gives future economists paid research experience and mentoring at Yale. Interested graduates should apply early, because positions fill on a rolling basis.
