PhD in Economics and Government
Program
Under the supervision of CEMFI faculty members, PhD students work on their dissertations, making innovative contributions to the field of economics. The program is designed to support students in their transition to becoming independent researchers.
PhD candidates are an integral part of our research community and actively participate in seminars, workshops, summer school courses, and conferences. In addition, the program offers activities specifically designed to develop research skills and foster an environment conducive to identifying research topics, including a PhD workshop and specialized short courses.
PhD Workshops. PhD students present their research to faculty members and fellow students several times each year. These workshops provide continuous feedback while helping students develop strong presentation and communication skills. The program includes five workshops covering applied economics, banking and finance, econometrics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics.
Short Courses. Short courses - typically one week in length - are designed for students who are pursuing the PhD. They focus on advanced topics and are taught by leading international scholars in their respective fields.
PhD students are encouraged to present their research at major international conferences and at specialized workshops relevant to their field of study. To support this activity, CEMFI offers a financial support program that covers registration fees, travel, and accommodation expenses.
PhD students are encouraged to become part of the international community of economists and to interact with leading experts in their fields. To support this objective, CEMFI offers a financial support program that covers expenses for research visits to other institutions during the research stage of the PhD.
Our PhD students have completed research visits at leading institutions worldwide, including Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Chicago, Harvard University, London Business School, the London School of Economics, the University of Minnesota, MIT, Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, University College London, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
PhD students may obtain additional funding to support the launch of their research projects through both internal and external sources. These grants typically cover activities such as acquiring datasets, conducting laboratory or field experiments, and enhancing computational capacity. Given the growing importance of applied research in economics, CEMFI is committed to providing students with the resources necessary to obtain, manage, and analyze data as a key component of their research success.