OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Development Economics (Fully Funded)
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment conducting rigorous theoretical and empirical investigations in international trade, development finance, and global macroeconomics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or Quantitative Public Policy with top-decile honors.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test mandatory (Quantitative score typically 164+ / 90th percentile).
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 3,000-word doctoral research proposal in empirical microeconomics or macro-finance.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters from international economics professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swiss SNSF salary: CHF 49,500 to CHF 55,000 per annum with comprehensive social benefits
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition fees for funded doctoral assistants under Swiss cantonal agreements
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Autumn Doctoral Admissions Call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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