Advanced Courses in Economics for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members

Each year, the Study Center Gerzensee offers Advanced Courses in Economics for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members. The courses delve into cutting-edge topics at the research frontier spanning all fields of economics. They target excellent doctoral students, as well as faculty members, and other interested individuals with a strong background in economics who seek an intensive and advanced training in the subject area, to understand the topic and conduct first-rate research in the field. The Study Center premises are conducive to a collegial atmosphere that promotes interaction among participants.

Course Overview 2025

DateTitleLecturerApplication Deadline
10.02.—14.02.2025The New and Wondrous Econometrics of Causal InferenceAlberto AbadieexpiredJanuary 5, 2025
17.03.—21.03.2025Social Norms and DevelopmentEliana La FerraraexpiredFebruary 2, 2025
12.05.—16.05.2025Recent Advances in Economic GrowthUfuk AkcigitApplyApril 6, 2025
16.06.—20.06.2025Bayesian Financial EconometricsJohn MaheuApplyMay 4, 2025
28.07.—01.08.2025New Problems in Institution DesignPhilipp StrackApplyJune 1, 2025
28.07.—01.08.2025Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Heterogeneous-Agent ModelsGianluca ViolanteApplyJune 1, 2025
04.08.—08.08.2025Empirical Household Finance, jointly with Swiss Finance Institute Johannes Strebel and Teresa KuchlerApplyJune 22, 2025

 

Admission & Funding

The Study Center invites those interested, including PhD students and faculty members at Swiss Universities but also non Swiss Universities, and staff members of the Swiss National Bank to apply through the links provided below. As space is limited, the Center cannot admit all qualified applicants. Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program or must have completed their PhD. Application to more than one course is possible.

The course fee for students or faculty members affiliated with a university or other research institution amounts to CHF 400, and for other participants to CHF 1’400. The fee is non-refundable. It covers tuition as well as the cost of a single or double room with full board. Participants are responsible to obtain visas for their entire trip including transit destinations; after admission, the Study Center may issue an invitation letter upon request. No accompanying persons are admitted.

A course day includes classroom lectures of three hours as well as exercise review sessions or office hours to discuss thesis projects. Course usually starts on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and ends on Friday at noon. Participants obtain a certificate. Optionally, they may take an exam; upon request. It is the responsibility of participants to obtain credit with their universities.

 

 

Other PhD Courses in Switzerland

For other PhD Courses in Economics and Finance in Switzerland, please consult the website of the Swiss Society of Economics and Statistics.

 

Contact

All mail as well as inquiries should be addressed to:

Study Center Gerzensee
Advanced Courses in Economics for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members
Ms. Teodora Ruiz
Dorfstrasse 2
CH-3115 Gerzensee
Switzerland

E-mail: adp(at)szgerzensee.ch