Watch the 2025 Information Session!

We introduce our program, explain further steps in the application process, and answer some of your questions with the help of our panelists. While the information session was open to anyone interested, participation in the GAIN Webinars is open to admitted participants only.

PhD

American Economic Association
- Preparing for graduate school
- Suggested application timeline for graduate school
Notes on applying for a PhD - Jesse M. Shapiro
FAQs on PhD applications - Chris Blattman
Guide for students considering a PhD - Dick Startz
How to get into an Economics PhD program - Aparna Soni
Personal advice for applying to grad school in Economics - Susan Athey
Greg Mankiw
- Advice for aspiring Economists
- Choosing a graduate program
Doing research - Paul Niehaus
PhD guidance: How to research - Garrett Johnson
The 12 step program for grad school - Eric Zwick
Things not usually taught in a PhD program - Claes Bäckman

Pre-doc

Pathways to research and doctoral caree rs (PREDOC)
Econ RA guide

MA

Which Master’s program is for you? - Chris Blattman

General

CO-Hub: Opportunities for African Scholars (Introduction webinar slides available at request)
Coding resources for randomize evaluatio ns - J-PAL
Everything you need to know about letters of recommendation - Chris Blattman
Free GRE resource s - GAIN
Opportunities for African and global south graduate students and scholars - Amber Peterman
Scholarship opportunities - GAIN
Application Tracker - GAIN (download to use).