Dissertation Fellow, Gender in the Economy
Dissertation Fellow, Gender in the Economy supports doctoral researchers’ independent dissertation work on gender across countries and history, aiming to advance understanding of gender in the economy.
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Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: January 20, 2027, at 5 pm EST (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three one-year fellowships for 2027–2028: $45,000 stipend, $13,000 for tuition and fees, and $3,000 for research
Summary: Supports independent dissertation research on gender in the economy across developing and developed countries and historical settings.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time doctoral students at a U.S. or Canadian university and reach dissertation candidacy before the fellowship starts.
Description
The National Bureau of Economic Research’s Gender in the Economy group, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offers three dissertation fellowships to doctoral students in economics and allied fields. The program encourages independent research on gender issues across the globe and through history, including work on developing economies, developed economies, or a combination of settings.
Research topics may include victimization and violence against women, household finance, women’s roles in health and education, gender and labor markets, economic development and female labor force participation, women- and child-centered policies, and masculinity norms. Selection emphasizes applicants’ potential to make important contributions to the field.
