National Bureau of Economic Research

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NBER’s Fellowship Program in Aging and Health Research, supported by the National Institute on Aging and NBER (nber.org), enables outstanding early-career economists to visit NBER’s Cambridge office for one or two years of intensive research.

Successful applications will respond to NIA priorities for Health Economics and Aging Research, and describe projects in which health outcomes and behaviors are the primary focus, with a clear connection to an improved understanding of health. (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-16-025.html)

Applications from researchers who are just completing their PhDs, as well as from junior faculty members who may be able to combine this fellowship with an early career leave, are welcome.

The fellowship offers a 12-month stipend of $80,000-$92,500 (depending on years of experience), reimbursement for health insurance, limited research expenses, and an office at the NBER’s Cambridge headquarters. Fellows are expected to spend the academic year at the NBER and fellowship-related activities are expected to represent their primary responsibility.

Applicants must have completed their PhD before they begin the program and must be US Citizens or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. NBER strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Applications that are not marked “Complete” by the deadline will not be considered.