To all students interested in political economy or related fields, we have an exciting international summer program for you! Applications are open for the ACES Summer School 2026. The Association of Comparative Economics Studies (ACES) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 5th edition of its flagship “ACES Political Economy School,” scheduled to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from August 12 to 14, 2026. ACES invites applications from talented students interested in political economy, economic history, or development economics.
The programme is open to all nationals. It’s a 3-day intensive summer programme that offers students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in economic history, development economics, and political economy under the supervision of renowned mentors in these fields. During the programme, the participants will also receive feedback on their research ideas from faculty and students. This is your chance to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and expand your global networks with professional and young scholars in the field of economics.
No application fee is required to apply for the summer school. The host organization offers comprehensive support to attend the programme, including accommodation, meals, and offset travel costs for students from low-income countries. All interested applicants must submit their application by April 15th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST. Learn more about the ACES summer school below:
Details About ACES Summer School 2026 in Nepal: Overview
- Host Country: Nepal
- Location: Kathmandu
- Programme: Summer School
- Duration: 3 Days
- Summer School Dates: August 12 – 14, 2026
- Coverage: Funded
- Application Deadline: April 15th, 2026
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ACES Summer School Benefits
- The summer school is fully funded, and the programme covers accommodation, tuition fees, meals, and travel costs.
- Mentorship and guidance from world-class faculty.
- Networking with outstanding PhD from around the world.
- Refine your research outline
- Gain cutting-edge research exposure in political economy and related fields
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invitied to apply for the 2026 ACES summer school:
- Summer school is accepting applications from all nationals
- Academic status: students currently enrolled in a PhD degree programme
- Research interests in economic history, development economics, and economic history
- Must commit to participation during summer school dates
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How to Apply?
The application process for the ACES summer school is simple. Students meeting the required criteria need to submit a two-page research outline on a specific topic and a CV to Brian Deutsch, Coordinator, Member Services, at briandeutsch@pitt.edu.
Deadline: April 15th, 2026
For more details, visit the official link mentioned below
APPLY FOR 2026 ACES SUMMER SCHOOL
