IWH Doctoral Programme in Economics

The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) offers doctoral positions in economics that lead to a PhD at a German university under the supervision of excellent academics.

The call for applications for the fall 2025 intake is now ongoing until 2025-01-15, please apply via our online application site.

Useful links for doctoral studies in economics

09.12.2024

We have compiled some useful links for doctoral studies in economics.

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Why a doctoral programme at IWH

22.10.2024

The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) is a leading German economic research institute with a strong international presence and reputation.

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Placements

22.10.2024

We report here on the paths taken by some of our graduates.

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DPE process: courses, seminars, and more

22.10.2024

The doctoral programme is characterised by a structured course programme that offers doctoral students an excellent education.

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Application

22.10.2024

We encourage outstanding students with a Master's degree in economics or related subjects such as mathematics, statistics, business administration,…

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Questions and answers about the doctoral programme at the IWH

22.10.2024

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about doctoral studies at IWH.

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How does the IWH help me with my research?

21.10.2024

A dissertation is, of course, first and foremost an individual endeavour which, in addition to the purely intellectual demands, also requires a good…

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How will I be supervised at the IWH?

21.10.2024

In the IWH doctoral programme, each student has a supervisor who provides support and advice in all phases of the doctorate. This supervision is often…

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