Each year, the Study Center Gerzensee offers Law and Economics Courses for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members. The courses delve into cutting-edge topics at the research frontier spanning all fields of law and economics. They target excellent doctoral students, as well as faculty members, and other interested individuals 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.

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.