The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) offers a PhD program in Economics, complying with the highest international standards. RGS Econ is part of the UA Ruhr Research Academy and combines the expertise of four economics departments in the Ruhr Valley Area (UA Ruhr): Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen; with that of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, one of Germany‘s leading economic research institutes.
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Conferences, Reading Groups & Seminars
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RGS Doctoral Conference
The flagship doctoral conference showcasing ongoing research by RGS Econ PhD students.
Visit siteRuhr Metrics Reading Group
A reading group focusing on econometrics and related methods across the Ruhr area.
Visit siteRuhr Macro Reading Group
A reading group for discussing recent macroeconomic research papers and methods.
Visit siteJamboree
An annual event highlighting research by doctoral candidates with talks, posters, and networking.
Visit siteRuhr Macro Day
A seminar day dedicated to macroeconomics featuring invited speakers and thematic sessions.
Visit siteRuhr Labour Day
A dedicated day for labour economics research featuring invited speakers and discussions.
Visit siteRGS Day
The RGS Day is a regular informal gathering for all interested PhD students. Presentations of early-stage projects and preliminary research ideas are especially encouraged.
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