Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam invites applications for a International PhD Position in Economics within the General Economics department. This four-year program, starting in September 2025, focuses on Applied Microeconomics, particularly in Labor Economics, Development Economics, Personnel Economics, and Organization Economics.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold an MPhil or Research Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Physics (preferred). Candidates with an MSc or MA degree must complete one year of coursework at the graduate school they join (Tinbergen Institute or ERIM).
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a globally recognized research university in the Netherlands, known for its strong emphasis on societal impact, innovation, and interdisciplinary education. Located in the dynamic city of Rotterdam, EUR offers a diverse academic environment with over 33,000 students from more than 140 countries.
Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.