Master of Arts in Economics
Career Services
Preparing Exceptional Scholars for Prestigious Careers
As a Master of Arts in Economics student, you are joining a network of distinguished scholars and future leaders. MAE students receive extensive, tailored career support to prepare them for competitive post-graduation opportunities. Whether you are interested in academia or industry, MAE will help you reach your goals!
Explore Pre-Doctoral
Research Opportunities
Our workshop series helps students build competitive applications for pre-doctoral research positions. Launched in summer 2026 in partnership with the Department of Economics, the workshops run throughout the academic year.
View listings for pre-doc opportunities at the UChicago Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) and sign up here to get alerts for new postings.
Summer and Fall Quarter 2026
Session 1: Intro to Predoc Pipeline & Application Process - workshop recording and slide deck are available here
Session 2: Preparing for the Predoc Interview & Data Tasks - workshop recording and slide deck available here
Session 3: Insights from Faculty and Alumni | October 16, 2026
Session 4: Pre-Doc Application Office Hours | October 30, 2026
Winter Quarter 2027
Session 5: Mock Interview Sessions | January 15, 2027
Session 6: Data Tasks | January 29, 2027
Peer Advising & Practice Interviews
We are excited to offer peer advising for students interested in pre-doctoral and research assistantship roles, as well as industry roles (Government/Policy, Consulting, Finance, Corporate, etc). Our MAE Peer Advisers are available for one-on-one appointments to help you navigate the application process, refine your materials, and prepare for upcoming interviews.
Apply for an Economics
Research Assistantship
MAE students are encouraged to apply for paid research assistantships with the Griffin Applied Economics Incubator. Selected students will work on innovative, real-world research alongside faculty. Projects span a wide range of timely topics, including AI in the workplace, spatial dynamics, parental beliefs and child development, trust and decision-making in healthcare, and more.
Selected students will work for one quarter, either Winter Quarter or Spring Quarter. The research assistantship will be approximately 10 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Applications have closed for AY 2026-2027.
Find Additional Research
Opportunities with VergeSci
VergeSci helps UChicago students find and secure research opportunities. Build a profile in two minutes or less, discover faculty members aligned with your interests, and see which faculty are actively accepting students! You can send messages to faculty directly on the platform
Questions about VergeSci? Reach out to Ben Monahan at benmonahan@uchicago.edu.
Build Experience with the
Summer Internship Practicum
Get a head start on career planning with this virtual, non-credit practicum course. The practicum is an optional opportunity for students with US work authorization to participate in a 2 week micro internship in September. There is no fee to enroll, and students will be matched with an employer to support unpaid project work virtually.
Check back soon for information on the Summer 2027 practicum course!
Meet Top Employers
Around the World
Connect with 100+ employers at career fairs in China and on campus, including opportunities to network and interview for full-time roles and internships.
Get Recruiting Ready:
Weekly Career Workshops
Join your MAE cohort for weekly academic-year sessions featuring industry speakers, employer connections, and skill-building workshops tailored to your interests.
Fall Quarter 2026
Oct 2: Introduction to Career Advancement and Handshake
Oct 9: Application Materials for RA roles, Pre-Doc, and PhD
Oct 16: Pre-Doc Workshop #3: Insights from Faculty and Alumni
Oct 23: Alumni in Industry Panel Discussion
Oct 30: Pre-Doc Workshop #4: Pre-Doc Application Office Hours
Nov 6: Exploring Industry Pathways
Winter Quarter 2027
Jan 15: Pre-Doc Workshop #5: Practice Interviews
Jan 22: Alumni in Industry: Policy and International Organizations
Jan 29: Pre-Doc Workshop #6: Data Tasks
Feb 12: Industry Coaching Session
Feb 26: Industry Coaching Session
For more information about MAE career services, please contact Cristina Rodriguez at crrodriguez@uchicago.edu and Beth Uding at uding@uchicago.edu.