Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) Feminist Economics Summer School 2025 in South Africa

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is pleased to invite applications for the 2025 Feminist Economics Summer School, taking place in person from 01 to 05 September 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Table of Content
• About Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
• Feminist Economics Summer School
• Aim and Benefits of Feminist Economics Summer School
• Requirements for Feminist Economics Summer School Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)

In 2018, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), a progressive economic policy think tank, was launched by a group of South African academics, activists and former government policymakers. The IEJ’s founding vision was an economy anchored by the values of equality and social justice. In just three years, the IEJ has become a significant voice and thought leader in directing the movement for economic justice. ... continue reading

Feminist Economics Summer School

Aim and Benefits of Feminist Economics Summer School

The IEJ will cover travel, accommodation, and visa costs for all selected participants.

Requirements for Feminist Economics Summer School Qualification

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in economics, environmental sciences, social sciences, or politics; 

OR

• Be an economist and/or practitioner or researcher in feminist economics.

IEJ strongly encourage applications from candidates across the African continent, with priority given to those based in Southern Africa. IEJ particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from underrepresented communities (including, but not limited to, marginalised ethnic groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and those underrepresented by religion, geographic origin, or employment status).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application should include:

• A 500-word abstract outlining a potential research or advocacy project that the applicant is involved with or wishes to take up as a result of the training they would receive at the FESS (which may be an essay, journal article, policy proposal, popular material, advocacy strategy, book chapter, and educational material) on any topics relevant to the FESS’s objectives and themes.
• The abstract should reflect an area of work and/or research interest and should have a place-specific focus on a country/region. IEJ aim to ensure the participation of non-academics and early-stage researchers and shall provide various kinds of support to shortlisted candidates, including technical support in developing the work, post-FESS support, and feedback on the project and financial assistance to cover costs of attending the FESS.
• A short Curriculum Vitae.
• A brief half page biography of the applicant

Due to high interest, applications will close earlier if the number of submissions reaches 200, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be notified during the final week of July 2025.

Please note: Due to limited capacity, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31 August 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more details, visit IEJ Program webpage