Supporting Student Research


​BEE hosts one two two seminars throughout the semester for students to present their research in a low-pressure environment. The goal is to encourage a diverse group of PhD students to share their research, practice presenting in a safe place and receive feedback from other students. The research projects presented can be at all stages - from brainstorming research ideas to finished papers.
  • Research in Progress Workshop (year 2 & 3)
  • Practice Seminar or Lunch presentation (year 4)
  • Introduction Job Market paper (year 5+)
  • Practice job market pitch (job market candidates)

Small Grants on Diversity and Social Justice Research

PhD students in economics-related programs at UC Berkeley (Economics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Haas, Public Policy, and Health Policy) are invited to apply for the second Small Research Grants Initiative towards research pertaining to issues of diversity and social justice.  During 2021, four Small Grants were granted to graduate students. Click here to find out more about applying and here to read about past grant recipients.