Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program

About the Program

The Tobin Center / Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program at Yale University supports policy-relevant economics research by providing a high-quality education and training experience for individuals with bachelor's or master's degrees who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline.

Community & Culture

The Tobin Center / Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program is a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 70 scholars from around the world. All positions are based on campus, and most fellows work in common workspaces to foster camaraderie and peer learning.

Fellowship Structure

• Work for one to two years as full-time research trainees, supervised by one or more faculty mentors
• Opportunity to engage in additional education and professional development activities, including:
  • Taking for credit or auditing one course per semester
  • Participating in a weekly professional development seminar
  • Attending department research seminars