National Bureau of Economic Research

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NBER’s Fellowship Program in Aging and Health Research, supported by the National Institute on Aging and NBER, enables outstanding early-career economists to visit NBER’s Cambridge office for 1 or 2 years of intensive research.

Successful applications respond to NIA priorities for Health Economics and Aging Research, and describe projects in which health outcomes and behaviors are the primary focus, with a clear connection to improved understanding of health. (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-16-025.html)

Applications from researchers who are just completing their PhDs, as well as from junior faculty members who may be able to combine this fellowship with an early career leave, are welcome.

The fellowship offers a 12-month stipend of $100,000, reimbursement for health insurance, limited research expenses, and an office at the NBER’s Cambridge headquarters. Fellows are expected to spend the academic year at the NBER and fellowship-related activities are expected to represent their primary responsibility. Fellows will be invited to attend the NBER Summer Institute program meetings on Aging and Health.

Applicants must have completed their PhD before they begin the program and must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Candidates should submit the materials by 11:59pmET on February 12, 2026. Applications must be marked “Complete” by the deadline. Questions: epepe@nber.org.