The Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University is accepting applications for its 2027–28 Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions have been filled. This full-time fellowship is designed for bachelor’s and master’s graduates who are considering a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field.
Fellows work on policy-relevant economics research under faculty supervision. In addition, they join seminars, access department research activities, and may take or audit one course per semester. Positions are based on campus in New Haven, Connecticut.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions have been filled
Eligible Countries: International applicants (visa sponsorship available)
Program Duration: Positions last one year with an option to renew for a second year by mutual agreement (most positions begin in July)
Program Location: Yale University campus, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Funding/Benefits: Competitive salary (unspecified)
Award Provider: Tobin Center for Economic Policy, Yale University
About this Program
The Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program offers 1–2 years of full-time research training. Fellows support faculty-led research projects and build skills that prepare them for doctoral study. The program focuses on policy-relevant economics research.
Moreover, fellows join a weekly professional development seminar and departmental research seminars. They also work in shared on-campus spaces that encourage peer learning and collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Applicants should be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline.
- International candidates are eligible.
- Yale University sponsors visas for accepted international candidates unless otherwise indicated in an individual project description.
What Fellows Receive: Competitive salary (unspecified), standard benefits including health insurance, visa sponsorship for accepted international candidates unless otherwise indicated, ability to take or audit one course per semester, weekly professional development seminar, access to department research seminars, and on-campus common workspaces.
Program Components
- Full-time research training under one or more faculty mentors
- Participation in faculty research projects listed in project descriptions
- Weekly professional development seminars
- Access to departmental research seminars
- Option to take or audit one course per semester
- Shared on-campus workspaces that support peer learning
Applicants are also expected to submit the required materials through the program application form. These include a cover letter, resume or CV, transcripts, a writing sample, and coding sample(s) or a GitHub link.
How to Apply
Apply using the program application form provided by Yale University. Before you apply, prepare the following documents:
- Cover letter, including dates available, relevant experience, programming language familiarity, and 2–3 references with contact details
- Resume/CV
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable)
- Graduate transcript if applicable (unofficial acceptable)
- Writing sample
- Coding sample(s) or link to GitHub
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
