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Economics (Doctorate)

Program Info:
Program Code:     ECON
Degree: Ph.D.
School:  Behavioral/Social Sciences
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)*
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Description of Research/Work Experience
Writing Samples (optional, up to 3)
Fellowships in Support of Diversity and Inclusion (Optional)
Financial Support: All applicants will be considered for assistantships and fellowships through the regular application review process. Funding from the department is merit-based. As always, we will consider applications from students who have already secured an outside source of funding.
Application Deadlines: December 3, 2024 (Fall 2025 Domestic/International)
Contact Program: www.econ.umd.edu/landing/Graduate
Diversity Statement: The Department of Economics is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names.

*Transcripts from all institutions attended after high school or secondary school whether or not a degree was received.  Fall term transcripts need to be included for anyone still attending an institution.

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