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GAIN 2026/27: Graduate Admissions Initiative Network for African Students

Application Deadline: February 11, 2026

Free Graduate School Preparation Program for African students

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GAIN 2026/27: Graduate Admissions Initiative Network for African Students | The Economic Misfit
Application Deadline: February 11, 2026Free Graduate School Preparation Program for African studentsProgram OverviewGAIN (Graduate Admissions Initiative Network) 2026/27 supports highly motivated Afri...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Aarhus BSS Graduate School invites applicants for a PhD scholarship in connection with research project on child benefits and family wellbeing.

With Professor Marianne Simonsen and Professor Marianne Page

3 or 4-Year PhD Programme fully funded

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PhD Scholarship: The Role of Child Benefits for Families' and Children's Wellbeing | The Economic Misfit
Aarhus, DenmarkStart Date: September 1, 20263 or 4-Year PhD ProgrammeChild Welfare Policy ResearchPosition OverviewAarhus BSS Graduate School invites applicants for a PhD scholarship in connection wit...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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2026 Health Economics Initiative Conference

Keynote Speaker: Amitabh Chandra

Paper Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026

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January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Full-Time Field Research Assistant in India (Development Economics Research

with Professor Ronak Jain, University of Zurich

Application Rolling Basis

12-Month Position

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January 16, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Application Review Begins: January 15, 2026

$40,000/Year Funding

3-Year Fellowship

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Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries | The Economic Misfit
Application Review Begins: January 15, 2026Rolling Applications (Priority to Early Submissions)$40,000/Year Funding3-Year FellowshipFellowship OverviewWeiss Fund Fellowship provides supplementary fina...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Northeast Workshop on Energy Policy and Environmental Economics

Paper Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026

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Boston CollegeMay 8-9, 2026Paper Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026Energy Policy and Environmental EconomicsWorkshop OverviewNortheast Workshop on Energy Policy and Environmental Economics bringing to...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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1st Piraeus International Economic Conference (PIEC 2026)

📍Spetses Island – Greece

👉 Submit your paper here: piec.gr/paper-submis...

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026

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1st Piraeus International Economic Conference (PIEC 2026) | The Economic Misfit
June 28 – 30, 2026 / Spetses Island – GreeceSubmission Deadline : January 30, 2026Extended Abstract / PaperAcceptance Notification : February 20, 2026Keynotes: Carlo Altavilla (European Central Bank),...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Why are women still underrepresented in academia despite outperforming men at university?

@agueda-sa.bsky.social shows the answer may start much earlier than hiring or tenure decisions in her job market paper.
January 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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📢 Call for Papers: PIEC 2026 | 1st Piraeus International Economic Conference (PIEC)

🔹 Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026

🔹 Format: Extended abstract or full paper

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January 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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When we talk about intimate partner violence (IPV), the focus is rightly on women’s safety. But in many households, children are already part of the story.

They are hearing, feeling, and absorbing the violence affecting their mental health
January 14, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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Why are women still underrepresented in academia despite outperforming men at university?

@agueda-sa.bsky.social shows the answer may start much earlier than hiring or tenure decisions in her job market paper.
January 14, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2026: Transform Your Impact on Democracy and Development

🚨Closing in 4 days 🚨

Have you submitted your application?

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

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Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2026: Transform Your Impact on Democracy and Development | The Economic Misfit
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 (11:59pm PST)If you are a mid-career professional working to advance democratic practices, economic reform, and good governance in your country, Stanford Univers...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A Practical Guide to a PhD in Economics by Professor Abdoulaye NDIAYE

Not sure whether a PhD in Economics is the right choice?

This guide breaks down what it takes to get admitted, how the job market works, and when a PhD is worth it or not

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A Practical Guide to a PhD in Economics by Professor Abdoulaye Ndiaye | The Economic Misfit
This article is for undergraduate, master's, and early-career professionals who regularly contact me for career advice about:What do economists do? Is a PhD worth it?How do you prepare and apply?Most ...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application at the University of Zurich

1-2 Year Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Rolling)

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Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application at the University of Zurich | The Economic Misfit
Zurich, SwitzerlandStart Date: March 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Rolling)1-2 Year Pre-Doctoral FellowshipsProgramme OverviewDepartment of Economics at University ...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship

€2,500-€3,000/Month for Leaders

€3,000/Month for Postdocs

12-24 Month Fellowship

Application Deadline: February 10, 2026

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship | The Economic Misfit
GermanyApplication Deadline: February 10, 2026€2,500-€3,000/Month for Leaders€3,000/Month for Postdocs12-24 Month FellowshipFellowship OverviewInternational Climate Protection Fellowship from Alexande...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Job Market Paper Insights Coming Soon on The Economic Misfit

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January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Starting this week, The Economic Misfit will be publishing blog posts featuring Econ Job Market Papers.

More details coming soon >>>

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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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ETH Zürich has multiple openings for Research Assistants, Postdoctoral Researchers, and PhD candidates.

📌 Details: www.jobs.ethz.ch/site/index
Stellenangebote der ETH Zürich
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January 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Jobs and Development Conference 2026

Travel Grants for African Scholars Available

Submission Deadline: 20 March 2026

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Hong Kong, ChinaOctober 9-10, 2026Global Conference on Jobs and DevelopmentTravel Grants for African Scholars AvailableSubmission Deadline: 20 March 2026Conference OverviewGlobal Jobs and Development ...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Postdoctoral Fellows: Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab

$75,000 Annually

2 Positions Available

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Postdoctoral Fellows: Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab | The Economic Misfit
Boston, MassachusettsJuly 2026 - June 2027$75,000 Annually2 Positions AvailableClimate and Sustainability ResearchPosition OverviewTwo postdoctoral fellow positions at Harvard Business School's Digita...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Mercatus Center Fellowships: Political Economy Training and Support Programs

Applications Open for 2026-2027

Multiple Fellowship Programs Across Career Stages

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Mercatus Center Fellowships: Political Economy Training and Support Programs | The Economic Misfit
George Mason UniversityApplications Open for 2026-2027Multiple Fellowship Programs Across Career StagesProgram OverviewMercatus Center offers competitive fellowships providing training and support for...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Stanford Digital Economy Lab - Transformative AI and Economics

$85,000-$90,000

2-Year Full-Time Position
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Stanford Digital Economy Lab - Transformative AI and Economics | The Economic Misfit
Stanford, CaliforniaStart Date: Fall 2026$85,000-$90,0002-Year Full-Time PositionTransformative AI and Economic TheoryPosition OverviewFull-time postdoctoral fellow position at Stanford Institute for ...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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20 Seed Grants for 1-Year Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions at The DFG Cluster of Excellence TransforM

Start Date: March 2026

Up to 20 Positions Available

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

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20 Seed Grants for 1-Year Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions at The DFG Cluster of Excellence TransforM | The Economic Misfit
Munich, GermanyStart Date: March 2026Application Deadline: January 23, 2026Up to 20 Positions AvailableTransformative Technologies and Societal ChangeProgramme OverviewDFG Cluster of Excellence Transf...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Munich Summer Institute 2026: Call for Papers and PhD Workshop

Paper Submission Deadline: February 8, 2026

PhD Workshop: May 20, 2026

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Munich Summer Institute 2026: Call for Papers and PhD Workshop | The Economic Misfit
Munich, GermanyMay 20-22, 2026Paper Submission Deadline: February 8, 2026PhD Workshop: May 20, 2026Digitalization, Innovation & Law EconomicsConference Overview10th Munich Summer Institute 2026 focusi...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership

Fully Funded Leadership Fellowship

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

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Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership | The Economic Misfit
African Union Member StatesApplication Deadline: January 30, 2026Programme Start: June 1, 2026Fully Funded Leadership FellowshipFellowship OverviewKofi Annan Fellowship supports aspirational public he...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM