University of Essex Social Sciences Doctoral Scholarships in UK, 2015-2016

Scholarship Introduction

Successful economic policy requires a solid understanding of the causal effects of policy interventions. Traditional empirical analysis, however, provides mainly correlational evidence that does not allow for a causal interpretation. In the past two decades, experimental economists and econometricians have developed new tools to identify causal effects. These tools include laboratory experiments, (quasi-)natural and field experiments, and sophisticated identification strategies in field studies. Click here for further information about the program 

Scholarship Provider

Elite Network of Bavaria (Evidence-Based Economics

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

PHD

Eligibility

The standard entry requirement is a completed Master’s degree in economics. They expect a solid knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at the level of a first-year graduate program at a leading research university. Exceptions from this rule are possible only in special circumstances, for instance for candidates from neighboring disciplines. In these cases, any missing graduate-level training will be specified in an individual supervision agreement, with suitable courses to be chosen from the participating Departments’ Economics Master programs

Number of awards

Not specified

Award Duration

Two years

Coverage

Course Fees and other relevant expenses

How to Apply

Application can be made via online

Deadline

The application deadline is March 31, 2015

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