AEA Summer Economics Institute

American Economic Association (AEA)

Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No

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About

An intensive summer program designed to prepare talented underrepresented minority undergraduates for graduate study in economics. Focuses on quantitative skills.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: underrepresented minority
  • Undergraduate students, typically rising seniors, interested in pursuing graduate studies in economics.

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts

Timeline

Applications open in December, close January 31. Notifications in March.

Tips

Demonstrate strong quantitative abilities and a genuine interest in economics. Express a clear desire to pursue a Ph.D. in economics.