About PhD Program,
The Emory PhD Program puts students on the intellectual frontier of the economic discipline by introducing them to the leading-edge theories and techniques. This training allows students to actively investigate research questions of particular interest and importance to them.
Students in the PhD program in Economics at Emory enjoy:
- Distinguished facultyeager to mentor students
- Financial supportincluding generous annual stipend and full tuition scholarship
- Low student-to-faculty ratio with small interactive classes
- Residein Atlanta and enjoy the benefits of a major city
- Research opportunities at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Training in the most current and advanced quantitative methods, critical to research in the focus areas of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Health Economics, and Econometrics
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Emory’s doctoral program in Economics puts students on the “intellectual frontier” by introducing them to the leading-edge theories and techniques in the Economics profession. With this training, students can actively investigate research questions they find of particular interest and importance. Our graduates are well prepared for research positions in industry, government, and research organizations, as well as for careers as productive scholars and effective teachers at colleges and universities.
The hallmark of our program is close interaction between faculty and students. Classes are small and interactive, and students have the opportunity to obtain a deep understanding of the material presented in class. Many students write research papers with the faculty, and in some cases this work develops into part of the dissertation. Other joint work stands alone, and is submitted to academic journals for publication. Almost all of this work is presented in the weekly departmental research seminar.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students in the Economics PhD program at Emory typically receive full funding for five years through the Laney Graduate School.
The Laney Graduate School’s standard offer of admission includes:
- Stipend in the amount of $37,467 * per year for five years as long as a student makes good academic progress. *stipend increase effective Fall 2024
- Tuition scholarship in the amount of $70,200 per year. Our standard tuition scholarships fully cover tuition, leaving only student fees to be paid by students.
- Health insurance subsidyequaling $4,762 per year that covers 100% of the cost of Emory’s student health insurance.
- Professional development supporttotaling $7,500 which provides funding for training, research and conferences.
The Economics department has additional fellowships that may result in an increase in the stipend amount. The department will screen all applications and identify cases to be considered for these fellowships. No action is required from the applicants.
Application Requirement,
- Transcripts (required)
- Statement of Purpose (required)
- Resume/CV (required)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (required)
- $75 Application Fee
- A Diversity Statement (recommended or required based on program))
- Program Specific Requirements (vary by program; see our Program Admissions Requirements page)
Application Deadline,
Jan 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Our application fee is $75. The fee is non-refundable,
