OCGSE Ph.D. Program
Joint Ph.D. Program in Economics
Hear from Professor Minjoon Lee, Ph.D. Supervisor, about the joint Ph.D. program
About the Ph.D. Program
The Ottawa-Carleton Graduate School of Economics (OCGSE) offers the joint program between the two Economics Departments at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. This new and innovative Graduate school builds on more than 35 years of cooperation between the two academic departments. The OCGSE includes the joint Ph.D. program but also the two M.A. programs in Economics of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.
If you are considering applying for the OCGSE, please see the information about the application process. If you have any questions, please contact the program supervisor.
Testimonials from Recent Graduates
Professional and Academic Development
Students work with 60 faculty members from both Carleton University and University of Ottawa. Students also attend academic events (see below) including seminars and conferences, on both campuses.
Being in the capital city of Canada comes with great advantages. Proximity to the Bank of Canada, Statistics Canada, and other government agencies provides opportunities to network, easier access to data, and job opportunities at these agencies even before graduation.
The program has an innovative curriculum, including the second-year-paper course that helps students transition to a researcher.
OCGSE boasts excellent placement records. Recent placement includes tenure-track positions at research-intensive Universities in Canada and Overseas. Many alumni work at the government agencies.
General Graduate Information
As a graduate student, you should always consult with the Graduate Calendar and Graduate Admissions for the relevant information in the given academic year.
Graduate Course Outlines
Scholarships and Funding
Graduate Program Overview
Graduate Application Information and FAQs
English Proficiency Requirements
Workshops and Thesis Defences
Doctoral Students
OCGSE: Current Students
Ph.D. Offerings
The breadth of expertise is provided in eight fields:
- Econometrics
- Economic Development
- Economics of the Environment
- Industrial Organization
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- Monetary Economics
- Public Economics
Workshops, Thesis Defences and Seminars
The Department of Economics hosts a “Brown Bag” seminar series for informal presentations of ongoing research by faculty, visiting scholars, and Ph.D. students, as well as discussions of research ideas. Research seminars are formal presentations from faculty and researchers from other institutions.
During the academic year of 2025-2026, some seminars will be held in person and some online. If you have any questions regarding online access to seminars, please contact the seminar coordinator, Dana Galizia.
All seminars will be held in the Kanta Marwah Seminar Room (D-880 Loeb) in the Department of Economics.
A thesis defense is a pivotal academic event where doctoral candidates present and defend their research findings before a committee of experts. This event marks the culmination of years of rigorous study and original research.
OCGSE students are invited to watch thesis defenses. The schedule for workshops and thesis defenses will be updated on the workshops and thesis defenses page.
OCGSE students will receive emails in advance regarding upcoming social and networking events (including University of Ottawa events).
For more information, please reach out to Ph.D. supervisor, Minjoon Lee.
Recently Graduated Doctoral Students
Pictured from left to right: Nabil Afodjo, Casey Pender, Florian Richard and Jingjing Xu.
University of Ottawa Information
| Ph.D. Handbook | 2025-2026 Ph.D. Handbook |
| Ph.D. Carleton University Inquiries | Renée Lortie, Graduate Administrator Professor Minjoon Lee, Ph.D. Supervisor and Coordinator |
| University of Ottawa Contacts | Alexie Morin-Fortin, Operations Coordinator Professor Louis-Philippe Morin, Ph.D. Supervisor and Associate Coordinator |