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First Summer School on Inequalities and Opportunities

Summer school

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First Summer School on Inequalities and Opportunities

When:

From:

TUE, 23 JUN 2026, 8:00 AM

To:

THU, 25 JUN 2026, 6:00 PM

Where:

In person

Bari, Italy

Call for Applications

Overview

After several successful international conferences in Bari, the Department of Economics and Finance of the University of Bari, the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, the Department of Economics and Law of Sapienza University of Rome, the International Inequalities Institute of the London School of Economics, and the School of Economics and Finance of Queen Mary University of London are launching the first edition of the Inequality and Opportunities Summer School.

The school aims to introduce PhD students and young researchers from around the world to frontier research on economic inequality and related topics. This edition of the school focuses on discrimination and human capital, intergenerational mobility, and inequality and welfare. The lectures are designed to cover both theoretical and empirical aspects of these research areas, while also fostering interaction between participants and invited speakers. Participants are also invited to present their research during a poster session.

Practical information

Format: Small-group lectures and seminar-style discussions

Lecturers: Confirmed speakers: Andrea Attar, Francesco Bloise, Giorgia Menta, Domenico Moramarco, Paolo Piacquadio, Xavi Ramos, Pedro Salas-Rojo, Louis Sirugue, Jan Stuhler, Roberto Veneziani

Contact: inequality.uniba[at]gmail[dot].com

Key dates:

Application deadline: April 7, 2026
Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2026
School dates: 23-25 June 2026

Who should apply

The Summer School is primarily intended for PhD students and young researchers in economics and related disciplines. Applications are, however, welcome from anyone interested in the topics, including master’s students and senior scholars.

How to apply

Send your application by email to: inequality.uniba[at]gmail[dot].com

Please attach the following documents to the email:

curriculum vitae
1–2-page statement describing research interests and current project(s), if any, or a draft paper / extended abstract.
optional: a brief reference note/email from your supervisor

Fees

The registration fee is €250. The fee includes coffee breaks and lunches. It does not include dinners or accommodation, which must be arranged by participants.

Conference link

The Summer School is scheduled immediately before the international conference “Inequalities and Opportunities” (25-26 June 2026, Bari). Participants are encouraged to attend the conference sessions.

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