Summer Institute in Behavioral Economics
Forecasted
Summer Institute in Behavioral Economics supports doctoral students and early-career scholars with intensive training and research discussion to improve economic research through psychological principles.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Account creation) | March 2028 (Complete application and recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Housing, most meals, and capped travel support for the institute
Summary: Intensive training for doctoral students and early-career scholars on using psychological principles to improve economic research.
Key Information: Participants must complete advance readings and attend the entire formal educational program.
Description
The Russell Sage Foundation’s Summer Institute in Behavioral Economics brings doctoral students and early-career scholars together for intensive instruction and research discussion. Sponsored every other year since 1994, the institute explores psychological foundations of economics through evidence, foundational principles, formal models, and applications across economic contexts. It accepts about 30 participants.
David Laibson and Matthew Rabin of Harvard University serve as co-organizers and principal faculty. Sessions combine foundational instruction with recent research, panel discussions, and questions and answers. Participants also have opportunities to discuss their own research ideas with the organizers, visiting faculty, and peers. The program welcomes economists and candidates from related disciplines with advanced economics training.
