Yearly call for PhD positions in economics at KU Leuven

Type

Phd programs

Attendance

On-Campus

Posted on

Program Start Date

Program Duration

48 Months

Application Deadline

Expired

Study Options

Full Time

Funding Options

Stipend of at least €2,520 per month (net of taxes) with full health insurance

KU Leuven's Department of Economics is recruiting motivated students to enter the doctoral program leading to a PhD in Economics.

The Department of Economics is located on the Leuven and Brussels campuses of the Faculty of Economics and Business. Leuven is a historical and vibrant city in the center of Belgium. It is a twenty-minute drive from Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the European Union. We are conveniently located within a two-hour reach of Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

Successful PhD applicants receive a fully funded position in our doctoral program. The academic year begins on September 23, 2024, but there is some flexibility to start earlier if desired.

The position is for up to 4 years, with an annual review of research progress and performance. As a PhD student, you will receive a stipend of at least €2,520 per month (net of taxes) with full health insurance.

During these four years, you conduct independent research under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

KU Leuven's Department of Economics is recruiting motivated students to enter the doctoral program leading to a PhD in Economics.

The Department of Economics is located on the Leuven and Brussels campuses of the Faculty of Economics and Business. Leuven is a historical and vibrant city in the center of Belgium. It is a twenty-minute drive from Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the European Union. We are conveniently located within a two-hour reach of Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

Information about our dynamic and internationally oriented research department, its researchers, output and activities can be found at http://feb.kuleuven.be/economics.

Explore detailed profiles of our faculty members on the following pages:

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The individualized doctoral program allows the doctoral student to devote four years to full-time research. The program ultimately leads to a doctoral degree and prepares the student for an academic career at a top university or a career as a researcher in a policy institution.

Find comprehensive details about the program, including admission requirements and placement records, by visiting http://feb.kuleuven.be/phd-economics.

Our renowned doctoral program in economics is usually preceded by a year of study in the Master of Advanced Studies in Economics (MASE) or an equivalent research master's program.

Profile
To enter the doctoral program immediately, students must have successfully completed a research master's degree in economics or in a closely related field (e.g., finance, econometrics,...) by September 2024.

However, if you have yet to complete a research master's degree, you are equally invited to apply. In fact, we are offering some MASE scholarships to the most promising candidates while they complete the Master of Advanced Studies in Economics at KU Leuven. Learn more about the MASE program at: http://feb.kuleuven.be/mase.

Offer
Successful PhD applicants will receive a fully funded position in our doctoral program. Selected candidates can expect to be contacted starting in February, and we will promptly communicate the outcomes of all applications once the recruitment process is concluded.

The academic year begins on September 23, 2024, but there is some flexibility to start earlier if desired.

The position is for up to 4 years, with an annual review of research progress and performance. As a PhD student, you will receive a stipend of at least €2,520 per month (net of taxes) with full health insurance.

During these four years, you will conduct independent research under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The topic(s) will be determined in collaboration with your supervisors.

Interested?
You can apply for a PhD position in Economics at https://feb.kuleuven.be/econ-phd-application no later than January 31, 2024.

Your application package should include the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Transcript of all university grades
  • (recommended) GRE or GMAT test score and/or evidence of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS test scores
  • (optional) Writing sample, such as an MA thesis
  • (optional) Reference letters can be addressed by your referees to andras.avonts@kuleuven.be

If you have any questions about the application or the PhD position itself, please contact Mr. Andras Avonts (andras.avonts@kuleuven.be).

More Information

Type

Phd programs

Attendance

On-Campus

Posted on

Program Start Date

Program Duration

48 Months

Application Deadline

Expired

Study Options

Full Time

Funding Options

Stipend of at least €2,520 per month (net of taxes) with full health insurance

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