How to Prepare
Advice on how to apply to pre-docs, from hiring managers and pre-docs who have gone through the process.
How to PreparePre-Doctoral Research in Economics (PRE) Workshop
2026 PRE Workshop Recordings
The PRE 2026 Workshop recordings are available to watch here! Whether you're applying to a pre-doctoral program or looking to succeed once you're in, the panels are packed with invaluable insights from top economists, researchers, and PhD students.
How to Succeed
Advice on how to be successful in a pre-doc role, both in university settings and at the Federal Reserve.
How to Succeed2025 PRE Workshop Recordings
How to Apply to a Pre-Doc
Tips on the pre-doc application process from hiring managers and pre-docs who were recently hired
How to Apply to a Pre-Doc
How to Succeed as a Pre-Doc
Advice from faculty and current pre-docs on how to succeed in the pre-doc role
How to Succeed as a Pre-Doc
R data task review
A review of our sample coding task in R
R data task review
STATA data task review
A review of our sample coding task in STATA
STATA data task review2024 PRE Workshop Recordings
The Pre-Doctoral Path
Learn more about the role of a pre-doc in exploring research opportunities in quantitative social science.
The Pre-Doctoral Path
How to Apply
Hear current pre-docs and hiring managers speak about preparing for and securing a pre-doctoral position.
How to Apply
How to Succeed
Best tips and practices for succeeding as a pre-doc once you've landed a position!
How to Succeed
How to Solve a Data Task in R
Rupsha walks-through a data task in R, an essential component of the pre-doc application.
How to Solve a Data Task in R
How to Solve a Data Task in STATA
Eva walks-through a data task in STATA, an essential component of the pre-doc application.
How to Solve a Data Task in STATA2023 PRE Workshop Recordings
How to be a Successful Predoc
Current RAs discuss their transition into pre-doctoral roles and how their experiences are impacting their future trajectories as researchers.
How to be a Successful Predoc
How to Prepare and Apply for a Predoc
A group of pre-docs and economists shed light on the application process, best tips for landing a position, and how to be successful as an emerging researcher at an institution.
How to Prepare and Apply for a Predoc
Data Task Review
Our STATA mentor, Matthew Pitcock, Research Assistant at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, reviews a data task with workshop participants. (We suggest working through the task first before watching this video).
Data Task Review2022 PRE Workshop Recordings
Introduction
An introduction to the PRE Workshop and to the different initiatives PREDOC offers.
Introduction
Applying to Pre-docs
Current pre-docs and a program manager discuss the pre-doc application process.
Applying to Pre-docs
Data Visualization
Learn the fundamentals of effective data visualization, an essential skill for any RA or pre-doc.
Data Visualization
What PIs Look For
Managers of pre-docs discuss what they look for in pre-doc applications, and how to be successful in the role.
What PIs Look For2021 PRE Workshop Recordings
Pathways to Research
PREDOC presents on pathways to research careers.
Pathways to Research
Researcher Panel
Researchers discuss their own careers and what they look for in a pre-doc.
Researcher Panel
Applying to Pre-docs
Pre-docs discuss their experience during the application process, and share strategies for success.
Applying to Pre-docs
Transparency in Research
BITSS researcher presents on best practices in transparent research. Download slides here.
Transparency in Research
Success in Pre-docs
Pre-docs present on what it takes to be successful in the role.
Success in Pre-docs
Quantitative Standards and Pre-Analysis Plans
University of Arizona researchers present best practices on quantitative standards and pre-analysis plans.
Quantitative Standards and Pre-Analysis Plans