University of California Davis Fully Funded PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics

PhD @University of California, Davis posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Program Overview

  • Institution: University of California, Davis (UC Davis)

  • Department: Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE)

  • Location: Davis, California

UC Davis’s PhD program in Agricultural and Resource Economics is renowned globally for its rigorous training in the economics of agriculture, international development, environmental and natural resources. The program emphasizes a strong foundation in microeconomic theory, econometrics, and applied microeconomic theory, preparing students for academic, research, and policy-making careers.​

Funding Package

All admitted PhD students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.

  • Stipend: Monthly stipend during the nine-month academic year.

  • Summer Support: Most students receive additional funding during summer months.

  • Duration: Guaranteed for a minimum of five years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Funding is provided through a combination of fellowships, teaching assistantships (TAs), research assistantships (RAs), and readerships. Students may also be eligible for various internal fellowships, such as the Erika C. H. Meng Scholarship Fund, which supports applied development research and policy engagement. Additional travel awards are available for conference presentations and fieldwork.

Curriculum Structure

The PhD program is structured to provide a robust foundation in agricultural and resource economics, with flexibility to tailor coursework to individual research interests.​

Core Components

  • Coursework: Completion of nine core courses in microeconomic theory, econometric methods, and applied microeconomic theory.

  • Preliminary Examinations: Two comprehensive exams in microeconomic theory and econometrics.

  • Elective Fields: Two elective fields consisting of three or four courses each.

  • Qualifying Examination: Comprehensive oral exam and dissertation prospectus defense.

  • Dissertation: Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation contributing to the field.

Students without a strong economics background may opt to “split the core,” spreading core courses over two years to build a deeper understanding before advancing to candidacy.

Admission Requirements

  • Educational Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a related field.

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application through UC Davis Graduate Admissions.

    • Statement of Purpose.

    • Personal History Statement.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

    • Resume/CV.

    • GRE scores (optional but recommended).

    • TOEFL/IELTS scores for international applicants, if applicable.

  • Application Fee:

    • $135 for U.S. applicants.

    • $155 for international applicants.

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