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DPhil in Economics

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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About the course

Oxford has a thriving group of research students studying for the DPhil in Economics. The DPhil, which is the equivalent to a PhD at most other institutions, is similar in structure to a PhD at leading economics graduate schools worldwide.

The majority of students on the DPhil at Oxford have first completed the two-year Oxford MPhil in Economics. You can also apply for the DPhil if you hold a master’s degree or equivalent in economics.

All students starting the DPhil are admitted with Probationer Research Student status (PRS) in the first instance. You will take additional courses from the MPhil menu to deepen and broaden your economic training, while starting to work on your first research project. The PRS status allows for a smooth transition from learning about economic research to producing new economic insights yourself. If you haven’t completed the MPhil in Economics at Oxford, you will usually be required to take a year of coursework taking papers from either the first and/or second year of the MPhil course. PRS students coming from the MPhil will usually take fewer courses.

You will join one or more of the department's research groups, becoming part of a vibrant educational research community with a large number of doctoral student-led events, seminars and conferences.

You will have opportunities to present your work at a variety of seminars and sessions in the department.

Full-time students admitted to Probationer Research Student status are first required to transfer to DPhil status. The Transfer of Status requires the completion of the Qualifying Examinations, necessary coursework, and an interview with two assessors appointed by the department, at which the candidate presents an outline of their proposed thesis and a piece of written work relevant to the thesis. The transfer is normally expected to be completed by the end of the fourth term, and no later than six terms from admission to Probationer Research Student status. Upon a successful transfer to DPhil status, students are required to confirm their DPhil status no later than nine terms after admission to Probationer Research Student status. Candidates for Confirmation of Status are required to present a research paper at a workshop or seminar, present a detailed outline of the complete thesis and some complete draft chapters, and will be interviewed by an assessor.

Graduate destinations

The interests and strengths of the department's doctoral students are many and diverse and this is reflected in the positions they take up after graduation. most take up tenure track or postdoc positions in academia; others find employment in government, international organisations, or the private sector. The international reputation of Oxford’s doctoral programme also means that its DPhil graduates can be found making a contribution in many different parts of the world.

The department recognises the importance of helping doctoral students find suitable employment and its placement efforts are directed by a senior member of the faculty. The department provides advice and help on all aspects of the job application process, including limited financial assistance to cover expenses.

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For this course (per year)

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As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: an outstanding performance in a rigorous master's course in economics; and a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in economics or another approved subject (such as mathematics). Applicants must demonstrate a strong quantitative preparation. Offers will be made conditional on obtaining a distinction grade (or an equivalent level of performance where a distinction grade is not officially awarded) at master's level. Applicants with an insufficient master's background in economics who wish to proceed to DPhil are encouraged to first apply to the joint MPhil+DPhil in Economics. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum cumulative GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.

PhD Economics

University of hull, mphil/phd in economics, policy and international business, manchester metropolitan university, master's by research in economics, policy and international business, msc applied economics, economic policy and analysis msc, university of westminster, london.

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Fellowships and placements

A public policy fellowship or placement gives you first-hand experience of working with policymakers. Aimed primarily at early career researchers and DPhil students, these can help you to understand what key questions are facing policymakers; how governments, parliaments and public bodies work; and develop networks with policymakers and other policy engaged academics.

Some fellowships and placements are offered by public institutions, and some are offered by the University of Oxford.

For any questions regarding applications or funding for fellowships and placements please contact: [email protected]

Click to expand the current and upcoming fellowship opportunities, below:

OPEN Fellowships

OPEN connects researchers across the University with opportunities to engage with the policymaking community locally, nationally and internationally.

Since 2018, OPEN Fellowships have enabled Oxford researchers with a passion for improving public policy to:

understand better the relevance of their research to local, regional, national and international policymakers;

work with policymakers to identify and explore mutual interests;

and develop and leverage networks and other resources to generate benefits to research, policy and the wider world.

Previous OPEN Fellows have worked on policy challenges ranging from climate change to conservation; from regional development to international maritime security, and from smart energy to smarter healthcare. Their partners have come from local authorities; central government departments in and outside the UK; and intergovernmental organizations. You can  meet some of our OPEN Fellows here .

OPEN call for applicants to the Fellowship programme annually, around October. To find out when the opportunity is open see here . 

UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships 2020–2021

The research councils organise the Policy Internships Scheme for current research council-funded doctoral students to work at host partner organisations on one or more policy topics relevant to both the student and the host. The student will be expected to produce at least one briefing paper, participate in a policy inquiry and/or organise a policy event, or equivalent piece of work.

Internships are available with a number of parliamentary departments, government departments and non-governmental bodies, learned societies and other organisations.

The host partners for the 2020/21 competition round are:

• Committee on Climate Change
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• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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• Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe)
• Select Committees, House of Commons
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• The National Archives
• The Royal Society
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• WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)

For further information on the scheme please visit the UKRI website .

POST | Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme  

POST is excited to be seeking a Parliamentary Academic Fellow to conduct a study of different organisations and mechanisms around the world that provide science advice to parliaments. The aim of the project is to learn about how others provide science advice to parliaments globally, and how other parliaments engage with scientific information. Through this project, POST would also like to strengthen its connections with those organisations, to be able to conduct two-way knowledge exchange.

Although the project focuses on science advice, applicants from non-scientific background are also strongly encouraged to apply. The project may appeal to researchers or knowledge exchange professionals working in cultural studies, international studies, geography, political studies, communication studies, or many other areas. Deadline: 23:55 BST, 9 May 2021

Future calls will be advertised here.

POST also advertise open calls, where academics can propose research to deliver with Parliament. For further information on the POST open calls, please contact the policy engagement team at  [email protected]

NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme

The NATO Defense College currently offers four fellowships in the field of defense and security policy research related to NATO and its Partners. These fellowships are the Eisenhower Defense Fellowship Programme, the Partnership for Peace Fellowship Programme, the Mediterranean Dialogue Fellowship Programme and the Other Military Cooperation/Partners across the Globe Fellowship Programme. The overarching objective of these fellowships is to promote research and policy analysis in areas of particular interest to NATO Member States, as well as to countries that are part of the Partnership for Peace, Mediterranean Dialogue, and Other Military Cooperation / Partners across the Globe frameworks.

Future calls will be advertised here. Further information:   NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme

Cabinet Office Open Innovation Team PhD Placements

The Cabinet Office’s Open Innovation Team (OIT) has been established to generate analysis and ideas for priority projects by helping officials collaborate more intensively with outside experts.

The OIT is inviting PhD students to join their team on placement for a minimum of 3 months to help UK government departments deliver projects on health, welfare reform, industrial strategy, digital transformation and various other priority areas.

PhD students working with the OIT on placement will be expected to carry out a range of tasks, including:

• Reviewing evidence to inform policy discussions and help scope out projects
• Generating analysis and policy ideas working alongside officials and outside experts
• Developing project plans to ensure projects remain on track
• Pitching new projects to Whitehall departments and non-government partners
• Managing stakeholders inside and outside Whitehall
• Organising engagement activity , including arranging meetings, university visits and
• Whitehall policy seminars

For further information please contact  [email protected]

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We are always seeking top talent to join our successful teams of innovators, economists and business and thought leaders. As a member of our team, you will be an integral part of our global growth plans and would join a world-class company at the forefront of our industry. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals from various backgrounds and countries. You will contribute to a culture that is focused on diversity, inclusion and development.

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Technology plays a vital role for us, our team is driving growth through sector-leading data tools and models designed to be user friendly, as well as the creation and deployment of digital experiences across touchpoints. Are you skilled in modern, agile web development, data analytics and visualisation or global IT security and delivery services?

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Develop your skills and kickstart your career with one of our early career programmes which, expands across graduate schemes, apprenticeships and placements.

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Economist/Senior Economist – EMEA Macro Consulting

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“I started my career as a graduate economist in 2008. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work across teams and have progressed in my career. The company has grown considerably during my time here, offering the opportunity to do collaborative research on emerging topics such as robotics and climate change.”

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“Since joining Oxford Economics 4 years ago, I have had countless opportunities to develop my career as a professional economist. Every day we tackle a different subject, and the projects are varied and interesting. Having the opportunity to apply my knowledge beyond the textbooks has been invaluable in building an understanding of ‘real-world’ economics, and Oxford Economics has provided the perfect environment to explore new concepts and grow as an economist.”

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“What I like the most about working at Oxford Economics is the opportunity every day to collaborate with a global team of expert researchers, economists and data analysts on important studies that can help people make better decisions about the future.”

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“I have been lucky to spend my entire career at Oxford Economics, where the flexible environment has provided continuous opportunities for learning and growth. Projects are interesting and relevant, and friendly colleagues are always willing to help.”

Amy McAlister, Lead Economist for EMEA Macro Consultancy

8 out of 10

“My time as a graduate economist at Oxford Economics has been an interesting and all-round positive experience. As the teams are small, I have worked alongside and learnt from experienced, senior colleagues from my first day. Furthermore, contributing to client deliverables on a daily basis has made me feel valued.”

Andrew Graham, Graduate Economist

9 out of 10

“The BIS Oxford Economics graduate programme has been an excellent environment to start my career in economics. The trust placed in grads to make a contribution to a range of tasks as varied as hosting webinars, publishing materials and contributing to the development of my team’s offerings from day one has meant that there’s never been a boring moment.”

Michael Dyer, Economic Analyst

10 out of 10

“Very exciting to have been interviewed by the Economic Review and published in their magazine for A Level students. Was nice to share my experience of my placement year at Oxford Economics and encourage others to undertake a placement year themselves.” 

Morgan Ansell, Placement Student

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• Actions taken by Oxford Economics to improve gender diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The perks of joining Oxford Economics include more than working with top talent, we take care of our teams and their wellbeing by providing them with a comprehensive benefit package*. We’re looking to support you and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. You can expect to benefit from private health care, flexible working and advantageous childcare policies.

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Extreme Weather Events and the Support for Democracy Main research :  Development Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics Email:   [email protected] Website:   https://nicolascerkez.com 

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Forced Opening and Reinforced Patrilineal Power: Theory and Evidence from Pre-modern China Main research : Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, Social Networks Email:   [email protected]​ ​​​​​​ Website:   www.wenhaocheng.com

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Place-Based Industrial Policies and Local Agglomeration in the Long Run Main research : Labor Economics, Urban Economics, Political Economy Email:   [email protected] ​​​​​​ Website:   www.lorenzoincoronato.com

Jon Piqueras

Unemployment Insurance, Inequality of Opportunity and Labor Market Conditions Main research : Public Economics, Labor Economics Email:   [email protected] ​​​​​ Website:   jonpiqueras.github.io

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The Spatial and Distributive Implications of Working-from-home: a General Equilibrium Model  Main research : Macroeconomics, Household Finance, Housing Economics  Email:   [email protected] ​​​​​ Website:   morganerichard.com

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On Track to Success? Returns to Vocational Education Against Different Alternatives Main research : Applied Microeconomics, Economics of Education, Labor Economics Email:   [email protected] ​​​​​ Website:   www.guventura.com

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Zeina Hasna Economist Program, International Monetary Fund

Emile Marin Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis

Lidia Smitkova Nuffield Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford

Maryam Vaziri Economist Program, International Monetary Fund

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Michael Ashby Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics, Downing College, Cambridge

Jin Deng Keith Chan Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Jang Youn Lee Economist, at the Bank of Korea

Jason Lu Economist in the Research Department at the IMF

Minkyu Son Economist, at the Bank of Korea

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Maarten De Ridder Assistant Professor at London School of Economics

Oliver Exton Head of FTA Tariff Policy, Department for International Trade

Joseph Fisher Machine Learning Scientist, Amazon Alexa

Felix Grey Economic Advisor, Defra

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Athene Laws Economist Program (EP) at the IMF

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John Spray Economist Program (EP) at the IMF

Alan Walsh Senior Economist at the Bank of Canada

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William Carpenter Analyst with Frontier Economics in London

Stephanie De Mel Research Economist, Institute of Fiscal Studies

Sihua Ding Assistant Professor, Nankai University, China

Jiaqi Li Senior Economist, Bank of Canada

Margit Reischer Post-doctoral Research Scholar, Economics Division, Columbia Business School

Ondrej Tobek UBS Investment Bank, London

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Yujiang (River) Chen College Teaching Officer in Economics at St. Catharine's College

Jeroen Dalderop Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame

Axel Gottfries Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Ediinburgh

Alex Harris Risk Analyst, European Securities and Markets Authority

Samuel Mann Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research

(Edward) Rafe Martyn Economist at the Department for Work and Pensions in the Civil Service

Gustavo Nicolas Paez Fellow, Myanmar Development Institute, at Naypyidaw in Myanmar

Umang Rawat Economist, IMF

Bartosz Redlicki Economist, Compass Lexecon

Ekaterina Smetanina Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Ruochen Wu Assistant Professor at Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Peng Zhang Assistant Professor at Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Canada

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Farid Ahmed Assistant Professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences

Anil Ari International Monetary Fund

Minarsch David Entrepreneur in Residence at Entrepreneur First (EF)

Daniel Goya Assistant Professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Jan Kvasnicka Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford University (Career Development Fellow)

Simon Lloyd Research Economist at the Bank of England

Haihan Tang Assistant Professor at Fudan University

Jasmine Xiao Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame

Tomasz Zawisza Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute

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Elcin Akcura Principal Power & Energy Economist, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Julien Gagnon Junior Associate Consultant, McKinsey & Co.

Ryoko Ito Postdoc, Oxford University

Alice Kuegler Postdoctoral Fellowship - University College London

Frederico Lima Economist, International Monetary Fund

Konstantin Matthies Associate, Alphabeta Advisors

Laura-Lucia Richter Consultant, NERA Economic Consulting (San Francisco & London)

Anand Shrivastava Assistant Professor, at Azim Premji University, Bangalore

Jonathan Smith Economist, Bank of England

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Philipp Andres Manager at Fintegral Consulting, London

Teodora Boneva Postdoctoral Researcher, University College London

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Cherry Muijsson Associate, BlackRock

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Catherine Sleeman Quantitative Research Fellow, Nesta

Stephen Thiele Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology

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Saleem Bahaj Economist, Bank of England

Anja Baum IMF (Economist Program)

Diego Cerdeiro IMF (Economist Program)

Daniel Da Mata Researcher: Institute for Applied Economics Research (IPEA), Brazil

Roberto Guadarrama Baena Director of Research, Instituto Para la Planeacion Del Desarrollo (IPD)

Philipp Koenig Associate Energy Economist - Goldman Sachs International

Alexandre Kohlhas IIES, Stockholm University

Povilas Lastauskas College Fellow, College Lecturer and Director of Studies at Wolfson College.

Kai Liu Assistant Professor, School of Economics, Renmin University of China.

Sylvia (Nan) Sheng Associate, FI/FX Strategy, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch

Frederik Toscani Economist, International Monetary Fund

Riccardo Trezzi Economist FED Board

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Oliver Baetz McKinsey & Company

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Matthias Grein Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors

Manos Kitsios IMF (Economist Program)

Zsoka Koczan IMF (Economist Program)

Oliver Latham Senior Associate at Charles River Associates in London

Daniel Quigley Associate, Commodities Research, Goldman Sachs

James Rutt Assistant Economist, Office of Fair Trading

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Oliver de Groot Board of Governers of the Federal Reserve System

Francis Ditraglia University of Pennsylvania

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Aqib Aslam Economist, Research Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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MPhil in Economics

MPhil IN Economics

The MPhil in Economics is designed to provide rigorous training in economic theory, applied economics, and econometric theory and methods.

The MPhil in Economics provides rigorous training in economic theory, applied economics, and econometric theory and methods. It is comparable to the first two years of a PhD programme at a good US university.

The MPhil provides a solid foundation for progressing to doctoral research, while at the same time providing the advanced knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional economist in government or the private sector. Numerous MPhil graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in economics or related fields. This is the course recommended if you have not undertaken any previous graduate work in economics

The MPhil has been developed to enable students to easily tailor the course to their specific needs and objectives. For those already intending to progress to a DPhil at Oxford or a PhD elsewhere, the MPhil will offer rigour and exposure to the research frontier. For those intending a career as a professional economist, the MPhil will offer a broad range of options and opportunities for skill development. And for those unsure about further study beyond the masters’ level, the two years of the MPhil programme will allow you to make this choice after learning more about what graduate economic training involves.

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