OpenFieldTinbergen Institute Advanced Economic & Econometric Placements
Joint graduate institute of Erasmus University, University of Amsterdam, and VU Amsterdam, providing elite research training in econometrics, finance, and 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 or econometrics with top quantitative marks.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General quantitative score in 90th percentile.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Theoretical or empirical working papers in economics or finance.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters confirming technical rigor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointment: Salaried employment under CAO-NU (€2,872–€3,670/mo) with full compute cluster access
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges under salaried appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual graduate research intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Erasmus University Rotterdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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