Submission Deadline: 5 March 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 31 March 2026
About the Summer School
Following the transition of the IZA Network to its new home at the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), we are pleased to announce the IZA@LISER Summer School in Labor Economics 2026.
The Summer School provides PhD students with a unique environment to learn from leading researchers and discuss their own work with peers and senior faculty. The 2026 edition will feature lectures by:
- Alan Manning (London School of Economics)
- Kristiina Huttunen (Aalto University)
Local Organizing Committee: Christina Gathmann, Lisa Timm, Terry Gregory
Submission Guidelines
We invite applications from PhD students working on labor economics and closely related topics. To apply, please complete the online application form and upload your documents using the following naming convention:
- Full Paper: A working paper or a complete draft (File name: lastname_paper.pdf)
- CV: (File name: lastname_cv.pdf)
Recommendation Letters
To ensure a confidential and rigorous selection process, a letter of recommendation from a senior advisor or faculty member is required.












