Who is Eligible?
The Macroeconomic Modelling and Policy Summer School welcomes applications from graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals with a strong background in economics. Applicants should have a solid foundation in macroeconomics and quantitative methods, as well as an interest in policy-oriented macroeconomic research. Therefore, the Summer School is open to:1
- Master’s students (M1 and M2) in economics or related fields (applied mathematics, finance, economic engineering)
- Doctoral students and early-career researchers
- Professionals from public administrations, research organizations, or the private sector
The total number of participants will be limited to 30 in order to ensure the quality of discussions and individualized support during the practical sessions.
Prerequisites
To ensure participants can fully benefit from the Summer School, a strong foundation in key quantitative and analytical skills is required. Applicants should have:
- Solid knowledge of macroeconomics (intertemporal models, general equilibrium) and applied mathematics (dynamic optimization)
- Basic familiarity with MATLAB or Octave
- Minimum English level B2, as all courses are delivered in English
This background will allow participants to actively engage in both theoretical lectures and hands-on workshops.
Registration fees
Professionals may also attend individual days at a rate of €100 per day.
The registration fee includes daily lunch, coffee breaks, venue cocktail and the gala dinner, as well as all teaching materials.
Accepted candidates will receive detailed payment instructions by email.
| Participants | Price |
|---|---|
| UL-Students | Free |
| Non-UL Students | €100 |
| Professionals | €500 |
How to Apply?
To apply for the 2026 Summer School on Macroeconomic Modelling and Policy, please follow these steps:
- Complete the online application form
Provide your personal information, academic or professional status, and a brief motivation letter explaining your interest in the program. - Upload the required documents
- CV (PDF)
- Motivation letter (PDF)
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 required)
- Additional documents for Bachelor students only
- Current academic transcript (PDF)
- List of courses to be completed before June 2026
- Funding and fees
Indicate how you will finance your participation and whether you need an official admission letter for funding purposes. - Consent
Confirm your consent to the processing of your personal data (GDPR) and agree to comply with the Summer School’s code of conduct.
To apply for the 2026 Summer School on Macroeconomic Modelling and Policy, please follow these steps:
Timeline of Applications
Beginning of Application Period
15 January 2025
Beginning of the Response Time
15 March 2026
Deadline for Application Period
30 April 2026
Deadline for Registration
15 May 2026
Summer School
June 8 to 12, 2026
Selection Process
The selection of participants will be carried out by the Summer School’s Scientific Committee. Applications are reviewed based on academic and research background, motivation, and the candidate’s potential to contribute to discussions and collaborative work during the program. The committees aim to ensure a diverse and high-quality cohort of participants who can fully benefit from the Summer School’s courses and workshops.
- Exceptional exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis to particularly motivated third-year undergraduate students who can demonstrate a good level of proficiency in macroeconomics and mathematics. ↩︎