Interested in advancing your economics education? SMU offers both Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) graduate programs in Economics.
📍 Located in Dallas, TX
🎓 Rigorous curriculum with career and academic tracks
📄 See the flyers below for program details!
For more information, contact the Economics Department or visit the SMU graduate admissions page.
The University of North Texas invites undergraduate students to present their research at the Social Science Undergraduate Research Conference on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Denton, TX.
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
💲 Registration Fee: $10 (includes breakfast, lunch, and a reception)
🚗 Note: Travel and lodging are not included.
This interdisciplinary event mirrors academic conferences like ASSA and SEA, featuring 3–4 paper sessions, poster presentations, and the opportunity to engage with peers and faculty from across the region.
Whether you’re completing an honors thesis or working on a class project, this is a great platform to showcase your work and gain presentation experience!
Questions? Contact: Jeffrey Rous at UNT.
The Midwest Economics Association (MVEA) invites submissions for its 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place October 23–25, 2025 in Kansas City, MO!
In addition to standard research sessions and professional development workshops, the MVEA offers outstanding opportunities for students, including:
Undergraduate and Master’s student sessions
Best Paper Awards for graduate students
A welcoming, supportive environment with constructive feedback
A chance to publish in the Journal of Economic Insight
This is a fantastic opportunity for students and faculty alike to engage with the economics research community.
📩 Submit your paper and learn more at www.mvea.net
For questions, contact info@mvea.net
We hope to see your work represented in Kansas City this fall!
The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Internship and Graduate Fellowship Programs, both running from August 24 to November 14, 2025.
These prestigious 10–12 week programs are ideal for students passionate about free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, and sound money.
For college students and recent graduates
🕐 Application Period: February 18 – May 2, 2025
💼 Includes research, policy analysis, and editorial work
💰 Pay: $15/hour + housing, lunch, and travel reimbursement
Interns gain real-world experience and have gone on to roles at institutions like The World Bank, Deloitte, and top academic programs.
For graduate students working on theses or dissertations
🕐 Application Period: February 18 – May 2, 2025
📚 Fellows make substantive progress on research projects
🌐 Work closely with AIER scholars and expand your professional network
Both programs are hosted on AIER’s beautiful campus in Great Barrington, MA, with housing and most meals included.
For questions, contact programs@aier.org.
Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful economic research and grow your career!
Texas Woman’s University is hosting the NEW Leadership Texas residential program from June 8-12, 2025, in Denton, Texas, with a day trip to Austin on June 11!
This leadership development program is designed to introduce undergraduate students to politics, encouraging them to become politically active and take on leadership roles in public service.
Program Highlights:
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025 (extensions may be available upon request)
For more details and to apply, check our NEW Leadership TX Flyer, NLTX 2025 Agenda, and visit the NEW Leadership Texas website or contact Laura Santana at cwg@twu.edu.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable political leadership experience—apply today!
Professor Ralph Koijen at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is hiring a Research Professional with strong machine learning skills.
Key Details:
For more details and application instructions, refer to the job posting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those with expertise in machine learning looking to gain research experience in economics. Apply now to be considered!
Professors Joshua Dean and Devin Pope at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business are hiring a full-time Research Professional in behavioral economics.
Key Details:
For more information and application instructions, refer to the job posting.
This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain research experience in behavioral economics. Apply soon to be considered!
Professor Kawin Ethayarajh at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is hiring a Research Professional (RP) to start in summer 2025. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in economics and/or computer science, focusing on the economics of AI and broader trends in machine learning.
Key Details:
For more details and application instructions, refer to the job posting.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in the intersection of AI, economics, and machine learning research. Apply now to be considered!
Professors Quentin Vandeweyer and Anthony Lee Zhang at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business are hiring a Research Professional in Finance. This position will primarily focus on economic theory and structural estimation.
Key Details:
For more details and application instructions, refer to the job posting.
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in finance research. Apply soon to be considered!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is offering an exciting new opportunity for students to publish their research in the Monthly Labor Review (MLR). The Student MLR department provides undergraduate and graduate students the chance to showcase their work in a respected, peer-reviewed journal.
Topics:
Research areas include employment, inflation, productivity, wages, occupational injuries, prices, and more.
Information Sessions:
To learn more, attend one of the upcoming virtual info sessions:
Register for January 28 | Register for January 29
If you can’t attend, respond to this email with your name and university to receive submission details. You can also visit the MLR for Authors page for more information, or check out the factsheet and video about the Student MLR.
Don’t miss this chance to have your research published in a widely respected journal!