Economics Job Market Bootcamp in Tuscany
18-21 July 2025
Pitigliano (GR), Italy
Are you a final-year PhD student in economics preparing to go on the next academic job market? Looking for focused feedback on your paper, in a setting that encourages both academic growth and community building? Join us in the Tuscan countryside this summer.
Now in its sixth edition, the Economics Job Market Bootcamp is a four-day immersive workshop designed to support PhD students entering the job market. Hosted in a rustic venue near Pitigliano, the event combines research presentations, career-oriented training, and informal activities to help build strong peer networks.
Participation is free for selected candidates, thanks to the generous support of the UniCredit Foundation. Accommodation (shared rooms, very rustic), meals, and bus transportation from/to Bologna are fully covered.
What to expect:
- Present (the first 15 minutes of) your job market paper and get in-depth feedback from mentors and peers
- Join workshops on how to navigate the job market, prepare your materials, and communicate your research
- Enjoy team-building activities, group cooking, river swims, hot springs, and the chance to drive a tractor
Yes, this is the tractor you will drive.
This is not your usual conference. It's intense, collaborative, and fun.
Mentors joining us this year in Tuscany:
- Maria Carreri (UC Berkeley and Bocconi University)
- Silvia Sarpietro (University of Bologna)
- Vincenzo Scrutinio (University of Bologna and CEP-LSE)
- Tommaso Sonno (University of Bologna and CEP-LSE)
- Edoardo Teso (Northwestern University and Bocconi University)
Past external speakers
Over the years, the Bootcamp has welcomed outstanding scholars and professionals who joined either in person or online to share their experience navigating the academic and professional job markets.
Speakers from past editions include Oriana Bandiera (London School of Economics), Alberto Bisin (New York University), Michela Carlana (Harvard Kennedy School), Erika Deserrano (Bocconi University), Fadi Hassan (Bank of Italy), Nicola Mastrorocco (Trinity College Dublin), Marina Steininger (Google), Emanuele Tarantino (LUISS and EIEF), Clementine Van Effenterre (University of Toronto), and Riccardo Zago (Banque de France).
Their insights have helped participants better understand what different institutions look for, how to tailor application materials, and how to think strategically about career development.
Applications are open!
We welcome submissions from PhD candidates who will be on the job market in January 2026.
To apply, please fill out the form here.
Deadline: 11 June 2025
Notification: 18 June 2025
Each year, the UniCredit Foundation sponsors the Young Economist Best Presentation Award, granted to the two most outstanding presentations selected during the Bootcamp.
A few snapshots from past editions
Here's a glimpse of the Bootcamp over the years - from research presentations to beach teamwork and PhD MasterChef. Every year brings a new mix, but the spirit stays the same.
