The UC Berkeley Stone Center Summer Institute, led by economist Gabriel Zucman, intends to introduce early-stage PhD students worldwide to frontier research on economic inequality. In July 2026, we intend to bring 15-20 graduate students from around the world together for a four-day summer institute at the University of California, Berkeley.

The summer institute will take place from July 7-10, 2026. During this intensive 4-day program, students will attend small-group lectures and seminar presentations from Berkeley faculty and visiting professors addressing fundamental empirical and theoretical questions related to economic inequality. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their own research ideas and work-in-progress with leading researchers in this field.  Prior to the summer institute on July 6, 2026 the Stone Center will hold its annual Stone Center lecture

The program is geared toward PhD students in economics who are at the beginning of their program, but applications are accepted from doctoral candidates of all levels. Travel, accommodations, and meals will be covered for all accepted applicants. Upon admission, more details will be provided.

 Please contact Eva Seto, Summer Institute Coordinator, with any questions.  ucbstonesummer@berkeley.edu