IZA is the hub of a global network of labor economists who share the common goal of advancing the research frontier and contributing to the design of better labor market policies. With currently about 2,000 Fellows and Affiliates from over 60 countries, the IZA network is the largest in the field. Our members are not only geographically diverse but also at various career stages – from postdoc to Nobel laureate. The prerequisite is that they do excellent research in labor economics or a closely related field. To ensure our high academic standards, prospective candidates must be nominated by two current IZA Fellows and are evaluated by the IZA network membership committee.
If you have any questions about IZA network membership and do not find the answer below, please contact us at network@iza.org.
Our members are invited to publish their research in the IZA Discussion Paper and IZA Policy Paper series, participate in workshops and conferences, collaborate in joint research projects, and work with data provided by IZA’s Research Data Center (IDSC). We aim to create a vibrant network as an inclusive platform by and for all, which is why we encourage our members’ active participation in our many activities.
