PhD positions with scholarships at the University of Bologna

Let me briefly present our PhD program: 

It is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics. It aims at training a selected group of outstanding scholars for a career as economists in academic institutions or in research departments of corporations, consulting firms, public organizations, financial institutions and the government. 

Students are encouraged to pursue a personalized curriculum and specialize in various fields within Economics by enrolling in field courses and attending weekly seminars with international speakers, internal seminars, reading groups and PhD forums. The program offers a variety of general, topic, advanced and methodological courses. By the end of the first year, students choose a field of specialization and a research supervisor and start working on their thesis. 

Six positions are available with a full-time scholarship. One position is earmarked for topics related to Law and Economics. 

Faculty Members can supervise a broad range of research areas suitable for a PhD thesis, their international reputation provides a stimulating environment where students of most fields in economics may find research ideas and tight guidance for their doctoral studies. Students who are close to completion of their dissertation are actively assisted in the job market placement. 

Our Department is home to a vibrant and diverse community of researchers actively engaged in behavioral and experimental economics. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory that facilitates cutting-edge experiments and provides extensive resources for both students and faculty. Research opportunities span a wide range of topics, including decision-making under uncertainty, social preferences, market design, and policy-relevant behavioral interventions. With access to interdisciplinary collaborations and experienced supervisors, the Department offers an exceptional environment for pursuing innovative research in this field.

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