Here is a compilation of my favourite resources (some are a list of lists) tailored for predocs, research assistants, prospective and current PhD students, as well as other early career researchers:
Predoc and PhD Applications (US) (Alvin Christian): https://www.alvinchristian.com/resources
General tips (workflow, writing, publishing, twitter, and more) (Claes Backman): https://sites.google.com/view/claesbackman/tips-for-phd-students#h.qpfkudpcxj3j
Resources for Indian students (Tips and resources; RA guides) (Aaditya Dar): https://aadityadar.com/econ_ra_india/
Research, Replicability, Presentation, Mental Health, and more (Shanjun Li): https://shanjunli6.github.io/
How to make academic slides (Simon Oh): https://sangmino.notion.site/How-to-Make-Academic-Slides-12f1a297c46180b8aaaac5345b6705bc
(2025) AI for Economists: Prompts & Resources (Jesse Lastunen): https://sites.google.com/view/lastunen/ai-for-economists?authuser=0
(2026) Some Thoughts on AI and Research (Isaiah Andrews): Some Thoughts on AI and Research: https://economics.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2026-04/IA%20AI%20note_1.pdf
Bibtex converter for ChatGPT (Ingar Haaland): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-4edrlrF3V-bibtex-converter
Job Market (Ryan Briggs): https://x.com/ryancbriggs/status/1991550831481745783
(2026) AI-based seminar and teaching prep (Simon Oh): https://seminar-dry-run.vercel.app/
Conducting primary surveys in India using voter rolls (DOs and DON'Ts): feel free to contact for more information
Please note: If you are an Indian student seeking advice on pursuing Master’s or PhD programs, relocating to Luxembourg/Europe, finding research assistantships or pre-doctoral positions in India or abroad, or if you have questions about my career path (including interview processes and exact remuneration), feel free to reach out. I’d be glad to help in any way I can.