Institute For Fiscal Studies

About the Company

The Institute for Fiscal Studies was founded in 1969. Established as an independent research institute, IFS was launched with the principal aim of better informing public debate on economics in order to promote the development of effective fiscal policy. Through the establishment of rigorous independent research, for example the IFS Green Budget and Post Budget analysis, IFS successfully opened up debate about public policy to a wider audience and influenced policy decision making. Today, IFS is Britain's leading independent microeconomic research institute. Its research remit is one of the broadest in public policy analysis, covering subjects from tax and benefits to education policy, from labour supply to corporate taxation. Our research not only has an impact on policy makers, think tanks and practitioners, it has also gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour, and contributes to the development of academic scholarship. We communicate our research widely on a national and international scale, providing independent advice to policy makers in the UK, Europe and in developing countries; collaborating with world renowned academics on new economic theories and techniques; and disseminating our research globally through the press, media and the web. IFS is host to the ESRC Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy which analyses fiscal policy to determine its effects on households and companies. The Centre's work covers the full extent of policy impact, investigating the ways in which policies influence human capital investments, work and occupational choice, firm behaviour, saving and retirement decisions, consumer choices and the public finances.

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Company Name

Institute For Fiscal Studies

Job Title

PhD Studentship

Job Description

Job title: PhD Studentship Role Summary: Graduate researcher supported by an ESRC-funded institute, balancing doctoral research at a partner university with collaborative work and mentorship within a policy‑oriented research team. Expectations: - Progress toward a PhD within an accredited doctoral training partnership (DTP) related to social sciences. - Engage regularly with institute research activities, seminars, and collaborative projects. - Integrate research sub‑project into institute portfolio, applying for access to large datasets and HPC resources. - Develop research independence, communication, and networking skills through mentorship, workshops, and policy‑engagement events. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct doctoral research aligned with institute research themes. - Attend internal seminars, group meetings, and outreach events. - Collaborate with senior researchers and team members on joint projects or data acquisition. - Apply for and utilize institute data and computational resources (Stata, R, HPC). - Prepare findings for presentations to academic, policy or public audiences. - Follow institute policies on data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion. Required Skills: - Advanced research methodology in social science. - Proficiency in statistical software (Stata, R). - Ability to analyze large datasets and perform high‑performance computing tasks. - Strong written and verbal communication, including translating complex findings for non‑technical audiences. - Collaborative teamwork and networking abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Current enrollment or acceptance into a UK DTP or similar doctoral program in a social science discipline. - Registered path in an accredited ESRC‑eligible PhD program. - Compliance with ESRC and institute data access and ethics requirements.

London, United kingdom

On site

27-11-2025

Company Name

Institute For Fiscal Studies

Job Title

Enrichment Placement

Job Description

**Job Title** Enrichment Placement – PhD Student **Role Summary** A doctoral candidate from the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) network will work full‑time (five days a week) for up to 12 months at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in London, whilst continuing supervision at their home university. The placement aims to broaden and deepen the student's research, foster collaborations with IFS teams, and develop research independence. **Expectations** - Commit to full‑time presence at IFS for the placement duration. - Maintain progress on the PhD thesis and adhere to the research timeline. - Engage actively with the host research team, seminars, and public outreach activities. - Undertake data access and training as required; complete security checks. - Comply with IFS policies on data, equality, diversity, and inclusion. **Key Responsibilities** 1. **Research Development** – Extend the doctoral research using IFS datasets and HPC resources; apply quantitative skills in Stata and R. 2. **Collaboration** – Identify and work with IFS researchers and external partners to initiate or join relevant projects. 3. **Team Integration** – Participate in team meetings, seminars, and workshops; contribute to ongoing research discussions. 4. **Mentoring Relationship** – Meet regularly with an IFS academic mentor to discuss progress, receive guidance, and explore collaborative opportunities. 5. **Communication** – Attend communication‑skills training; prepare and deliver research presentations to policy audiences, media, and NGOs. 6. **Compliance** – Pass security screening and abide by IFS’s data‑access and equality policies. **Required Skills** - Advanced quantitative analysis (Stata, R) and familiarity with large datasets. - Strong written and verbal communication for academic and policy audiences. - Collaborative teamwork and networking within multidisciplinary research environments. - Self‑directed learning and project management. - Ability to work under supervision and independently. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current enrolment in a doctoral programme within the ESRC DTP network. - Second or third year of research (active research phase). - Approval from the home‑university supervisor to study away. - Valid Right to Study in the UK. - Successful completion of IFS security screening (disclosure check).

London, United kingdom

On site

27-11-2025