Yale University Predoctoral Fellows Program 2027-2028 in the USA

Applications are now open for the Yale Tobin Center and Economics Predoctoral Fellows Program 2027 to 2028 at Yale University in the USA. This is a paid research position for graduates who want to prepare for a PhD in economics or a closely related field. It is not a tuition scholarship. Fellows work full time on policy related economics research for one to two years and receive a competitive salary, health insurance and standard benefits.

People from all countries can apply, and Yale will sponsor visas for international candidates who are accepted. Applicants need a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The deadline is rolling, so applications are reviewed until all positions are filled. The official page does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Host University: Yale University
Host Country: United States of America
Program Type: Predoctoral Fellows Program
Funding Type: Paid position with a salary and benefits, not a tuition scholarship
Application Deadline: Rolling basis until positions are filled
Open for All Nationalities: Yes
Application Fee: None

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Benefits of the Program:

Full time research experience with Yale faculty mentors
Option to take one course per semester for credit, or audit it
Weekly professional development seminar
Access to department research seminars
A shared workspace with a global community of fellows
Health insurance and other standard benefits
Visa sponsorship for international candidates

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Eligibility Criteria:

You must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
You should be considering a PhD in economics or a closely related subject.
You should be interested in policy relevant economics research.
You must be able to work full time on the Yale campus.
You should have some experience with programming languages and research, and you will need to explain this in your cover letter.
You must be available for the program dates, which usually start in July.
People from all backgrounds and countries are encouraged to apply.

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Programs Available:

Each position is linked to a faculty supervisor and a research area. You can apply for the following fields:

Infrastructure Construction
Taxation and Inequality
State Capacity
Development Economics
Experimental Economics
Economics of the Safety Net
Health Care Economics
Energy Economics
Environmental Economics
Public Finance
Financial Regulation
Housing Economics
Urban Economics
Criminal Justice Economics
Retirement Security
Social Security Reform
Economics of Children and Families
Budget and Fiscal Policy
History and Long Run Effects of Urban Renewal

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How to Apply:

Visit the official Tobin Center website and read all the project descriptions.
Choose the projects and faculty supervisors that match your interests.
Fill out the common application form online. It asks for your personal and educational background and a ranking of your preferred faculty supervisors.
Prepare one PDF file and name it exactly: LastName_FirstName_Tobin_Predoc_Application
Put these documents in the PDF in this order:
- Cover letter, including your interest in the program, the faculty projects you like, your available dates, your experience with programming and research, and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 2 to 3 references
- Resume or CV
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine)
- Graduate transcript, if you have one (unofficial is fine)
- Writing sample (any length is fine)
- Coding sample (one is enough, and a GitHub link is also accepted)
Check whether your chosen supervisor asks for extra materials. If yes, send them as instructed and still submit the common application.
Submit your application as early as possible.