Funded PhD Fellowship in Economics and Monetary sciences at BIS in Switzerland

The PhD fellowship program at the BIS offers you the opportunity to work in an international financial institution at the intersection of research and policy, working alongside experienced economists and research analysts. This program will give you practical experience in supporting central banks and other financial authorities and contributing to high-level meetings and BIS publications. The program duration varies between 3 and 11 months with a flexible starting date.

Responsibilities of fellows: 

[1] Participate in BIS economic research by providing statistical analysis of monetary policy and financial stability issues.

[2] Support BIS economists in their research.

[3] Research topics related to the characteristics of financial intermediation, post-crisis monetary and financial stability frameworks and the global economy and spillovers.

Requirements:

[1] Enrollment in a PhD program in economics, finance or related fields.

[2] Excellent knowledge of financial and monetary economics, with specialisation in topics relevant to the BIS research agenda.

[3] Experience in conducting research in relevant fields.

[4] Ability to apply tools used in economic analysis to a range of topics.

Selected fellows will receive a contract for up to 11 months. They will be offered a competitive net of tax salary, health insurance coverage and travel and relocation assistance. This position is in Basel, Switzerland, and BIS status as an international organisation allows it to recruit globally regardless of nationality.