PhD, Economics
The objective of the PhD program in is to produce highly qualified professional economists with the expertise required for success. Compulsory core courses offer rigorous training in economic theory and econometrics, while elective courses are designed to prepare students to undertake cutting-edge research in fields ranging from international economics to financial econometrics to development economics. Solid theoretical training combined with an empirical orientation ensures that graduates are well suited for high-level research and management positions in academia as well as the public and private sectors.
All students are automatically considered for a funding package of up to $21,000/year plus all tuition fees covered by the program in each of their first five years.
The program requires the completion of a preliminary non-credit course in mathematics, 12 one-credit courses to be completed over the first 2 years in the program, a comprehensive examination in microeconomic theory and macroeconomics theory to be completed in June of the first year in the program, and a dissertation. Detailed degree requirements are provided here.
The program only offers a Fall in-take and is only available on a full-time basis. Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-December and continue until spaces in the program are full. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as early as possible to be considered for maximum funding packages. More information on admissions requirements is available here.
Additional Funding Opportunities
CERC in Migration and Integration
The CERC in Migration and Immigration offers a limited number of stipends to students working on a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic. Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend will be given a working space at the CERC Migration office, will be expected to participate in CERC Migration’s research training activities and workshops, and will be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience. PhD students will receive funding up to $25,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years. For further details and application form, please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/
Bridging Divides
Eligible PhD students must demonstrate their commitment to developing an active research program on topics that relate closely to the thematic priorities of the Bridging Divides (BD) program. BD Graduate Stipend Students will be provided with a working space by their supervisor, will be expected to participate in BD meetings of either their supervisor’s thematic research stream(s) or working group(s) depending upon applicability of research training activities and workshops, and will overall be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience. PhD students will receive up to $30,000 per year if domestic and $40,000 if international, renewable for up to a total of four years. For further details and application form, please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/opportunities/scholarships/
