PhD Student Mobilities

One of the unique features of CERGE-EI’s PhD in Economics program is that our students are very successful in applying for a mobility stay at a number of prestigious universities in the United States and Western Europe, and in conducting part of their dissertation research there.

One of the unique features of CERGE-EI’s PhD in Economics program is that our students are very successful in applying for a mobility stay at a number of prestigious universities in the United States and Western Europe, and in conducting part of their dissertation research there.

CERGE-EI provides partial funding of student mobilities on a competitive basis. Students may also apply for funding from other sources.

Students of the PhD in Economics program who go on mobility benefit not only from the advice and knowledge they receive from the faculty members of the host universities, but also from the general experience of living and studying at a different university.

During 2 months at the University of Pennsylvania, besides talking to faculty, attending different seminars and conferences, and benefiting from school's library and other facilities I enjoyed the unique experience of living and traveling in the US. I strongly encourage other CERGE-EI students to take advantage of a mobility stay and recommend potential future students take into account this opportunity when  applying to the Ph.D. program.

Ruslan, PhD in Economics student, visited the University of Pennsylvania in 2011

My study stay at Princeton University was an invaluable experience which significantly boosted my research. I was able to consult on my work with top researchers from my field.Based on their comments, I completely re-wrote my paper, which later became my job market paper. Towards the end of my stay, I also presented this work at a local PhD student workshop, which was attended by many local faculty members, and received very valuable feedback.

Martin, PhD in Economics student, visited Princeton University in 2012

In my fourth year at CERGE-EI, I spent three wonderful months as a visiting student at the University College London. My local supervisor there was extremely helpful and kind to me for the whole time. I attended many great research seminars presentations and had the opportunity to present my research as well. I have also met a lot of great people there, and spent a joyful time in London.

Klára, PhD in Economics student, visited University College of London in 2013

Visiting at the University of Pennsylvania was a fantastic experience that allowed me to set the basis of my empirical research. It enriched me with much more than just the data: it gave me more familiarity with the US academic environment and it opened my eyes to new horizons. This would not be possible without all the great people in the department, whose warm welcome and kind help made my stay in Philadelphia one of the best experiences of my life.

Pavla, PhD in Economics student, visited the University of Pennsylvania in 2012

My stay at  UCL was an exciting opportunity to discuss research ideas with a number of students and professors there. They host interesting seminars and give opportunities for students to present their own work. A very friendly and productive atmosphere for doing research.

Volha, PhD in Economics student, visited University College of London in 2013

The main benefit of my stay at the University of Pennsylvania was to get access to the data for my research. I’m very grateful that I had an opportunity to visit Philadelphia, use the university academic facilities, especially the library, and to meet such open and generous people. My stay there was very useful for my research and I’ve gained an unforgettable life experience.

Tamara, PhD student, visited the University of Pennsylvania in 2011

During my stay at the University of Pennsylvania I had opportunities to attend PhD courses, seminars  and talk to professors. Beside academic issues, Philadelphia is a perfect place to touch  US history and to travel to New York and Washington. Generally I would characterize my time spent at the University of Pennsylvania as very helpful and productive.

Svyatoslav, PhD student, visited the University of Pennsylvania in 2013

A selected list of institutions where CERGE-EI students have visited on mobility in the past few years includes:

Northern American Universities: Princeton University, Harvard University, Columbia University, the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, Boston University, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and others

European Universities: Cambridge University, the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) - Vienna, Tinbergen Institute - Amsterdam, Università Luigi Bocconi - Milan, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University College London, University of Essex, University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne, University of Tilburg - Center for Economic Research