Dartmouth Economic Research Scholars (DERS)
Overview
The DERS program provides additional mentoring and support to students with strong potential in economics research. Additional advising and out-of-class enrichment activities -- dinner discussions, workshops, and peer exchanges -- accelerate and enhance the coursework of participants who can also work with faculty on paid research assistantships.
For paid research assistantships, students are expected to apply for funding. (Potential funding sources includes programs such as the James O. Freedman Presidential Scholars program and Undergraduate Research Assistantships at Dartmouth or URAD.) These assistantships often evolve into research collaborations with faculty and independent student projects, including senior theses.
For students interested in graduate studies in economics and related fields, the program aims to help prepare students to apply to and succeed in those programs.
Please direct any questions about the program to DERS director, Professor Melinda Petre, at melinda.petre@dartmouth.edu.
Helpful Links for Current and Future DERS
External Research Support for Undergraduates in Economics:
Post-Dartmouth Research Assistant Positions:
Jobs and Internships
Research Scholars