DIW Graduate Center

Developing young talents to the fullest …

Apply nowTo apply for the DIW Graduate Center, you must hold an MA degree or a Diploma in Economics. Degrees in related fields (such as Civil Engineering or Statistics) also fulfill the requirements of the program.Come and join DIW Berlin’s vital intellectual community of outstanding scholars!For the detailed requirements and the application proce-dure, see www.diw.de/gc.

Updated October 2013

Visiting Instructorsin 2012/2013 Walter Beckert, Univ. of LondonJörg Breitung, Univ. of BonnJeremy Eckhause, Logistics Man-agement InstituteSanjay Chugh, Boston CollegeAdeline Delavande, Universidade Nova de LisboaUlrich Doraszelski, Univ. of PennsylvaniaNicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Univ. Frankfurt am MainSteven Gabriel, Univ. of Mary-landChristian Hafner, Université catholique de LouvainJohn Ham, Univ. of MarylandSteffen Huck, WZB and Univ. College LondonMichael Juillard, Bank of FranceLutz Kilian, Univ. of MichiganGary Koop, Univ. of StrathclydeMiklos Koren, Central European Univ.Marco Lippi, Sapienza Univ. of RomeJochen Mankart, Univ. St. GallenMagne Mogstad, Univ. College London und Statistics NorwayJuan de Dios Ortúzar, Pontificia Univ. Católica de ChileVictoria Prowse, Cornell Univ.Frank Riedel, Univ. of BielefeldJohn H. Rogers, US Federal Reserve BoardMatthias Schündeln, Univ. Frankfurt am MainSauleh Siddiqui, Johns Hopkins Univ.

Roland Straub, European Central BankMathias Trabandt, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, USAPeter Wakker, Erasmus Univ., RotterdamRainer Winkelmann, Univ. of Zurich

Course Instructors Özlem Bedre-DefolieMatthew BothnerYves BreitmoserMichael C. BurdaBernd DrogePaul HeidhuesBrenda López CabreraOstap OkhrinMarco RunkelAlexandra Spitz-OenerViktor SteinerRoland Strausz

Welcome to the DIW Graduate Center!

The DIW GC offers you a top PhD program in econom-ics in Berlin, an exciting city for doctoral studies. Every year many young and promising economic researchers from around the world are attracted by our well-de-signed program, world renowned faculty members, and our partnerships with some of Germany’s top research institutions and universities.

Our program is guided by excellence and relevance. We are committed to provide our students with the best possible doctoral training, paving the way for their careers in academic research and policy advice. We are proud to see our graduates work in world-class universi-ties like Cornell University, London School of Econom-ics, and University College London as well as in policy institutions such as the European Commission, Ger-man Federal Ministries, and the Deutsche Bundesbank. Explore our website to learn more about our program. For any inquiries, we are happy to help you.

Prof. Dr. Helmut Lütkepohl Dean of the DIW Graduate Center

gradcenter@diw.de www.diw.de/gc

Helmut Lütkepohl, DIW Berlin and FU BerlinGeorg Meran, TU BerlinDieter Nautz, FU BerlinKarsten Neuhoff, DIW BerlinDorothea Schäfer, DIW Berlin and Jönköping Intern. Business SchoolJürgen Schupp, DIW Berlin and FU BerlinThomas Siedler, DIW Berlin and Univ. HamburgC. Katharina Spieß, DIW Berlin and FU BerlinViktor Steiner, FU Berlin and IZAChristian v. Hirschhausen, DIW Berlin und TU BerlinGert G. Wagner, DIW Berlin and TU BerlinLutz Weinke, HU BerlinGeorg Weizsäcker, HU Berlin and DIW BerlinAxel Werwatz, TU Berlin

PeopleCore GC Facultyare instructors of GC courses or act as supervi-sors of doctoral theses Silke Anger, DIW BerlinPio Baake, DIW BerlinMichael C. Burda, HU BerlinMarco Caliendo, Univ. PotsdamGiacomo Corneo, FU BerlinPhilipp Engler, FU BerlinFrank Fossen, FU BerlinPeter Haan, DIW Berlin and FU BerlinFrank Heinemann, TU BerlinElke Holst, DIW Berlin and Univ. FlensburgUlrich Kamecke, HU BerlinClaudia Kemfert, DIW Berlin and HSGAlexander Kritikos, DIW Berlin und Univ. PotsdamMartin Kroh, DIW Berlin and HU BerlinDorothea Kübler, WZB and TU Berlin

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DIW Graduate Center

Curriculum

1st year

1st semester advanced microeconomics

advanced macroeconomics

advanced econometrics

economic policy

Semester break

research internship in Germany or abroadfor 4-26 weeks

Admission for 2nd semester after successful completion of all courses

2nd semester microeconometrics or time series econometrics

field course

field course

Admission for 2nd year after successful completion of all courses, choice of supervisors, and placement as a researcher in a department

2nd year regular seminars during terms, paper presenta-tion, work on policy reports and research projects, scientific skills workshops

3rd to 4th year

regular seminars during terms, paper pres-entation, paper submissions to international conferences, publication as discussion papers, 1 weekly report, work on policy reports and research projects, completion of PhD thesis

The DIW Graduate Center is the place where academic excellence meets the stimulating environment of Germany’s largest economic think-tank. The GC offers a 4-year program of in-depth training in economics and policy consultancy leading to a PhD from one of Berlin’s universi-ties.

Become an expertGraduates of the DIW Graduate Center are outstandingly qualified in the scientific analysis of economic and social policy issues: they will possess excellent methodological skills, in-depth experience in handling empirical data, and detailed institutional knowledge of the economic and soci-etal structure of Germany and other countries. In addition, they have the crucial ability to disseminate their research results at international congresses and in internationally renowned journals.

DIW BerlinThe Graduate Center is hosted by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). DIW Berlin is one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes and offers a unique vantage point for young economic and social re-searchers with an interest in policy consultancy. DIW Berlin provides doctoral students with a wide array of opportuni-ties to communicate with policy makers, enabling them to sharpen their proficiency in listening to the public debate and in presenting their scientific results for discussion with highly experienced research and policy professionals.

Training structureThe training follows a dual training approach: During the first year the GC offers a high-level coursework curriculum. During years 2-4, students are provided on-the-job training in DIW Berlin’s research projects. The academic course-work meets highly demanding international standards. It is conducted in close cooperation with Berlin’s universities, ensuring that the participants receive an intense and broad academic training in economics.

Hands-on experienceIn order to effectively link academic research and real-life policy issues, the PhD education also includes internships at prestigious institutions outside of DIW Berlin. A large number of cooperating institutions from different coun-tries ensures a perfect match. Organizations include the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and German Federal Ministries.

Exchange ideasThe GC also offers numerous activities for further edu-cation and research dissemination, like Masterclasses, research seminars and reading groups. Researchers from across DIW Berlin and many of its partnering institutions participate in these activities, providing great opportunities to get connected and exchange ideas.

Start your researchThe academic research of doctoral students at DIW Gradu-ate Center focuses on theoretical and applied topics within economics and other related social sciences. Both the educa-tion and the research at the Graduate Center have a strong empirical component.

Benefit from our wide networkThe Graduate Center maintains close links with its part-ner universities that award the doctoral degrees inside and outside of Berlin. Many of the university scholars are also members of DIW Berlin and closely connected to the institute’s research work. Co-operations also exist with other PhD programs, international universities for research stays abroad, and with our alumni that hold leading positions in renowned institutions.

ScholarshipsThere are no tuition fees. During the first year each doctoral student receives a scholarship of 1200 euros per month. For years 2-4 there are different funding options: part-time research position, external scholarships or DIW scholar-ships. There is also funding available for conference visits and other academic activities.

Come join the DIW Graduate Center!

If you want to do work that has an impact on the economic world and the policy scene, this is the place to be.

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