Overview

The AEA Summer Training Program at Howard University is accepting applications for summer 2025! The AEA is an Intensive, 2-month residential program hosted by the Department of Economics at Howard University in collaboration with Women’s Institute for Science, Equity and Race and economics faculty collaborator the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

The AEA Summer Training Program and Scholarship Program have increased diversity in the field of economics by preparing talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines. AEASP is a prestigious program that enables students to develop and solidify technical skills in preparation for the rigors of graduate studies. As many as 20% of PhDs awarded to minorities in economics over the past 20 years are graduates of the program.

All students receive 2 months of intensive training in microeconomics, math, econometrics and research methods with leading faculty. At 3 credits per class, students have the opportunity to earn 12 college credits.

Dates: May 22 – July 20, 2025
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

The application portal for the 2025 AEA Summer Program is now open.