OpenFieldCentre for Economic Performance (CEP) Graduate Research Assistantship
Applied research post at LSE's prestigious Centre for Economic Performance, conducting empirical data cleaning, causal inference, and economic policy evaluation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MSc in Economics with strong econometrics and coding skills (Stata/R/Python)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Empirical paper sample utilizing microdata or administrative registers
- Recommendation letters
- Academic reference from econometrics professor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £24,500/year pro-rata research assistantship contract plus LSE staff benefits
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Enrolled student / staff appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official London School of Economics and Political Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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