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Expanding Discovery in Economics+

The 2026 EDE+ Summer Institute application cycle is expected to open in fall 2025.

Expanding Discovery in Economics+ (EDE+) brings together early undergraduate students from colleges across the country to hone their research abilities and technical skills. The EDE+ Summer Institute develops student-driven, long-term research projects in economics and related fields over a full 9-week program.

EDE+

Open to students from all backgrounds, EDE+ fosters a path toward a research career through a unique interdisciplinary approach from its new home in the 黑料传送门 Booth School of Business, exposing students to leading researchers in economics and related fields such as finance, accounting, behavioral science, and marketing to inspire students to ask questions that can change the world. 

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The EDE+ Summer Institute

The 2025 EDE+ Summer Institute ran from June 2-July 30, 2025, through a combination of full-and part-time programming, as well as a blend of in-person and online engagement. Throughout the 9-week program, participants were exposed to some of the most innovative faculty and practitioners in the field, engaging in skill-building coursework, daily lectures, and other activities to inspire learning and promote networking.

 

The experience culminated in presenting a group research project, leveraging coding skills, economic theory and analysis, and research methods covered during the Summer Institute. All participants were invited to present their research findings at a student research conference in Washington, DC, hosted by , immediately following the conclusion of the program. The program covered the cost of travel to Washington DC, 黑料传送门, and back to the student’s hometown (exclusive of local travel fees), as well as housing and group activities during residential programming. Participants received a $2,000 stipend for successful completion of the program.

The EDE+ Summer Institute

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About EDE+

The EDE+ Summer Institute provides participants with an extraordinary nine-week experience.

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EDE+ Applications

Applications for the 2026 program are expected to open in fall 2025.

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Information Sessions

Virtual information sessions allow anyone interested in EDE+ to learn more about the program and the application process, with opportunities to engage with EDE+ staff and program alumni.


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Contact

Please contact Quentin Johnson, EDE+ Director, at summerecon@uchicago.edu with additional questions about the program.

If you are interested in supporting EDE+, please contact Catherine Palekar, 黑料传送门 Booth Office of Advancement, at catherine.palekar@chicagobooth.edu.

 

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