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University of Cologne -Cologne Graduate School

PhD and Doctoral Study Programmes in Economics

The Cologne Graduate School (CGS) recruits doctoral researchers for the University of Cologne's Department of Economics and the Department of Econometrics and Statistics via two main channels: 

  1. The PhD Programme in Economics at the University of Cologne integrates an optional two-year Master's programme, MSc Economic Research, and a subsequent, fully-funded three to four-year PhD-Stage, with entry to either stage in October of every year and degree awarded Ph.D.
  2. Key Research Initiatives and EWI Scholarship are specialized or multidisciplinary fully-funded doctoral programmes with participation of faculty members of the Department of Economics or the Department of Econometrics and Statistics, with entry in October of every year and degree awarded usually Dr.rer.pol.

Note: Individual chairs associated with the Department of Economics and the Department of Econometrics and Statistics may additionally seek doctoral candidates via calls throughout the year. These calls are not published here and CGS does not redirect inquiries. CGS also does not accept or redirect inquiries regarding “external” or “externally funded” doctoral studies (e.g. in conjunction with private sector corporations or DAAD programmes).  Contact the relevant individual chairs/faculty members found on the Department webpages.