Summer Economics Fellows Program
Forecasted
Summer Economics Fellows Program supports early-career researchers through summer research residencies and mentoring to advance economics and the participation of women and underrepresented minorities.
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Funder: American Economic Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Sponsor-set compensation, normally comparable to an economist of equivalent experience; typically 8–12 weeks
Summary: Summer research residencies connect early-career researchers with sponsoring institutions, mentoring, and opportunities to advance participation in economics.
Key Information: Applicants need a well-defined research project and must explain how their participation advances women or underrepresented minorities in economics.
Description
The American Economic Association’s Summer Economics Fellows Program supports summer residencies at sponsoring research institutions for senior graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and junior faculty. Fellows pursue a research project of their own choosing while participating in the host’s research community. The program seeks strong research that aligns with the sponsoring institution’s activities, advances its goals, and contributes to economics.
Experienced economists mentor fellows on scientific questions and career matters, including publications, the job market, and advancement strategies. Fellows are encouraged to present a research seminar at their host agency. The program also works with cooperating programs offering summer positions to promote the roles of women and underrepresented minorities in economics, although those programs have separate application processes and requirements.
