Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Programs (topic-specific, e.g. Aging and Health Research)

Funding: Example: 12-month stipend of $26,352 for the Aging and Health Research fellowship (other topic-specific programs vary) - verify current figures per program. Who can apply: US citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals enrolled in a PhD program in economics or related field; specific programs may require residency in the Boston area or a particular PhD-program radius. Length: Typically 12 months, renewable in some programs. Carrel space and computer facilities at NBER Cambridge office (where applicable); tuition support; limited travel/research funds. Field: Economics (topic varies by program cycle: aging/health, energy, behavioral macro, retirement/disability, etc.).