Through our Masterclass Series, we invite distinguished researchersto Berlin for two-day teaching sessions on important topics in labor economics and related fields. Some masterclasses are based on contributions to the Handbook of Labour Economics, while others draw on the lecturers’ broader research expertise.

RFBerlin Masterclass by Professor Sir Richard Blundell: 11-12 March 2027

Richard Blundell holds the David Ricardo Chair of Political Economy at University College London and is Co-Director and Senior Research Fellow at the ESRC Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, where he was Research Director from 1986 to 2016. He has was knighted in 2014 for services to economics. served as President of the Econometric Society, the European Economic Association, the Royal Economic Society, and the Society of Labor Economics. His research covers microeconometrics, labour supply, consumer behaviour, taxation, and inequality.

Event Details:

The final schedule and additional information will be shared with successful applicants closer to the event.

Application Process:

Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Decision Notification: 25 January 2027, subject to adjustment based on the volume of applications received.

To apply, please use the application form below. Participation is free, but travel and accommodation costs are not covered. Applications are open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us using the form or email us at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin and sharing this experience with you.