NBER’s Fellowship Program in Aging and Health Research, funded by the National Institute on Aging and directed by Professors David Cutler and Amy Finkelstein, enables outstanding early-career economists to visit NBER’s Cambridge office for one year of intensive research. Applications from researchers who are just completing their PhDs, as well as from junior faculty members who may be able to combine this fellowship with an early career leave, are welcome. Learn more about the program.
The fellowship offers a 12-month stipend of $95,000, reimbursement for health insurance, limited research expenses, and an office at the NBER’s Cambridge headquarters. Fellows are expected to spend the academic year at the NBER, and fellowship-related activities are expected to represent their primary responsibility for the year.
Eligibility
Applications are being accepted for 2 fellowships in 2025-2026, pending continuation of funding. Applicants must
- have completed a PhD before they enter the program, and
- be US citizens, lawfully admitted to the US for permanent residence, or non-citizen nationals of the United States
NBER strongly encourages applications from women, members of groups who are under-represented in the economics profession, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Please refer to https://diversity.nih.gov/ for more information about NIH recruitment goals.
Deadline: December 5, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST
Application Materials Required:
CV
Job Market Paper
Recommendation Letters (3)
Research statement on your future planned research on aging and health (up to 3 pages of text, 2 pages of tables/graphs, 1 page of references).
Please visit Jobs for Economists to upload application materials for this position.