Apply for the Tobin Center/Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program at Yale University 2027-2028 - a paid, full-time research training pathway for graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree who are considering a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field.

Hosted by the Tobin Center for Economic Policy with the Yale Department of Economics, the programme places fellows with faculty mentors on policy-relevant, data-intensive projects. The community includes roughly 70 scholars from around the world. Applications for the 2027-28 cohort are open and reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Deadline: Rolling (apply early - positions fill continuously). Most roles start July 2027 in New Haven, Connecticut. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official Tobin Center / Yale materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - Tobin Center Pre-Doctoral Fellows 2027-2028

Detail	Information
Programme	Tobin Center / Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program (Yale University)
Host Landmark	Harkness Tower / Yale campus, New Haven, Connecticut, USA 🇺🇸
Start	Most positions begin July 2027 (multi-day orientation); other dates may be negotiable
Duration	1 year, renewable for a second and final year by mutual agreement
Location	Full-time, on campus in New Haven (shared workspaces for most fellows)
Compensation	Competitive salary with similar predoc programmes + standard benefits (incl. health insurance)
Visa	Yale sponsors visas for accepted international candidates (unless a project says otherwise)
Deadline	Rolling until positions are filled
Official Gateway	Tobin Apply page · Programme overview

What Fellows Do

Work 1 - 2 years as full-time research trainees under one or more Yale faculty mentors
Contribute to empirical, policy-relevant economics and related social-science projects
Take for credit or audit one course per semester
Join a weekly professional development seminar and department research seminars
Collaborate in common campus workspaces with a diverse predoc community

Benefits

Competitive full-time salary aligned with peer university predoc programmes
Standard Yale benefits, including health insurance
Faculty mentorship, coursework access, and professional development seminars
Strong preparation pathway toward Ph.D. programmes in economics and related fields
Visa sponsorship for eligible international fellows (unless noted otherwise on a project)

Eligibility

Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or completing one before the start date)
Considering a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline
Able to work full-time, on campus, in New Haven, Connecticut
Applicants from anywhere in the world are welcome
Strong quantitative / programming skills and research experience strengthen applications (coding sample required)

How to Apply

Review open faculty projects on the Tobin Apply page and Opportunities board.
Complete the common application (background info + ranking of prospective faculty supervisors).
Upload one PDF named LastName_FirstName_Tobin_Predoc_Application containing, in order:
- Cover letter (interest, specific projects, dates available, programming/research experience, 2 - 3 references with email & phone)
- Resume/CV
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial OK)
- Graduate transcript if applicable (unofficial OK)
- Writing sample (any length)
- Coding sample(s) or GitHub link
If a faculty project lists extra instructions, follow those and still submit the common application.
Apply early - shortlists may include a data/technical exercise and interview.

Questions: tobinpredocs@yale.edu. Programme FAQs: Tobin Predoc FAQ.

Official Links

Tobin Center / Economics Pre-Doctoral Fellows Program

Apply - 2027-28 Cohort

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the application deadline?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Apply as early as possible.

Is the fellowship paid?

Yes - salary is competitive with similar programmes, and the role includes standard benefits such as health insurance.

Where is it based?

Full-time, on campus at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Can international applicants apply?

Yes. Yale sponsors visas for accepted international candidates unless an individual project description says otherwise.

When do positions start?

Most begin in July 2027 to align with orientation and training; other start dates may be negotiable.

Where do I apply?

Through the official Tobin Center apply page: tobin.yale.edu/programs/pre-doctoral-fellows-program/apply.

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