OpenFieldUChicago Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics Fully Funded Doctoral Fellowships
World's most celebrated doctoral program in economics, birthplace of 34 Nobel Prizes in Economic Sciences, providing five years of guaranteed living stipends, comprehensive health insurance, and full tuition waivers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.8/4.0 GPA in undergraduate economics, mathematics, or quantitative sciences.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test required (quantitative score typically in 95th+ percentile).
- Thesis / Research statement
- Exceptional mathematical and analytical aptitude, sample research paper, or honors thesis.
- Recommendation letters
- Three detailed letters of recommendation from economics and mathematics faculty.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% Fully Funded: Annual living stipend of $46,000/year for 5 years, complete tuition waiver ($62,000/year), and full U-SHIP health insurance
- Application fee
- $90 application fee (waiver available)
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by university doctoral fellowship awards.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Annual doctoral admission and fellowship deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Chicago documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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