Summer School 2026

NEWS

The I.S.E.O. Summer School in Economics is returning for its 22nd edition from the 13th to the 20th of June 2026.
Participants and speakers will gather in the scenic town of Iseo (Italy), located on the beautiful shores of Lake Iseo.
The speaker lineup includes Nobel Laureates in Economics, along with renowned international economists, all attending in person. The first confirmed speakers are:

• James J. HECKMAN – Nobel Laureate in Economics 2000; Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Chicago;
• Michael SPENCE – Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001; Emeritus professor, Stanford Business School; Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution; Professor of Economics, Stern School of Business at New York University; Honorary Chairman of the I.S.E.O. Institute;
• Valentina BOSETTI – Professor of Environmental and Climate Change Economics, Bocconi University;
• Partha DASGUPTA – Emeritus professor, Cambridge University;
• Christopher RAUH – Professor of Economics and Data Science, Cambridge University and Barcelona School of Economics; PI at conflictforecast.org and EconAI;
• Robert F. WESCOTT – Former economic advisor to U.S. President Clinton; International Monetary Fund (IMF) official.

Further speakers will be announced later.

DESCRIPTION

The I.S.E.O. Summer School is a renowned international program specializing in international economics.

The 22nd edition, titled “The New Global Economic Order“, will investigate some of the main challenges that global economy is facing in such a turbulent period. The world economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation and the distinguished speakers of the I.S.E.O. Summer School will try to analyse threats and opportunities. New geopolitical balances and fragmentation, international trade rollercoasters, the impact of artificial intelligence, the green transition, emerging inequalities in the labour market and persistent global inflation are just some of the topics which will be covered during the intensive one week course.

The course is conducted entirely in English, with each lecture consisting of a first part of straight talk by the speaker, followed by an engaging Q&A session with participants.
The course will gather a diverse group of around 60 graduate and postgraduate economics students from around the world.

LOCATION

Participants are invited to Iseo, a charming town on the shores of Lake Iseo (Northern Italy), just a short distance from Milan.
Both classes and accommodations will be hosted at the Iseolago Hotel, a delightful 4-star hotel by the lake.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with international participants and speakers – who will all be lecturing onsite – while enjoying the local surroundings, cuisine and a range of exciting leisure activities. These include kayaking, excursions and wine tastings, all taking place in an informal, multicultural and inspiring atmosphere unique to the I.S.E.O. Summer School.

POSTER SESSION

The I.S.E.O. Summer School program will feature a poster session.
All participants are invited to take part by presenting their research through visuals such as graphs, photos, diagrams and brief text.
This session provides an excellent opportunity for young economists from diverse countries and universities to contribute to discussions on the ongoing transformations in international economics.
All participants selected for the I.S.E.O. Summer School 2026 will have the chance to join the poster session.

APPLICATION

To be eligible for the I.S.E.O. Summer School, applicants must be graduate or postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD, young assistants or recent graduates) in Economics with a strong academic foundation in the field. Fluency in English is required. Candidates should submit their application online using the form below by the 1st of May 2026. A personal photo, an updated CV and a research abstract (optional) are required as part of the application.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as places are limited.

FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS

The fee, which must be paid by the 8th of May 2026, amounts to €2.800. However, thanks to the help of local sponsors, the I.S.E.O. Institute offers partial scholarships of €1.600 each, reducing the fee to €1.200 for selected students.
Please note that full scholarships are not available.

The fee includes:

• Participation to all the lectures organized during the Summer School;
• Speakers’ slides and presentations;
• Attendance certificate (hard copy);
• 7 nights accommodation* at the 4-star Iseolago hotel** (13th-20th June 2026) with free access to swimming pools and sports facilities;
• 7 days full board treatment (breakfasts, lunches and dinners included) at the hotel and occasionally also in some other typical Italian restaurants and pizzerias;
• Participation in the gala dinner with speakers, sponsors and local institutions;
• Participation in leisure time activities (i.e.: wine tasting, kayaking, guided tours)
• Participation in local trips;
• Local transportation within the area.

*Please note that accommodation at the hotel is provided in twin rooms to be shared with another participant. A very restricted number of single rooms is available upon request and with an extra charge.

**Accommodation is provided at the Iseolago hotel; if rooms are fully booked, the I.S.E.O. Institute may offer an alternative accommodation to late applying candidates.