IAFFE Feminist Economics School

The IAFFE  Feminist Economics School school is designed to bring together approximately 30 early career scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers engaged in research and action related to issues of concern to feminist economics, but who have had little or no formal access to training in feminist economics. In order to apply, applicants should have either (a) completed an undergraduate program of study or equivalent in order to apply or (b) have 5 years work experience in areas addressing feminist economics issues.

The School offers participants a unique opportunity to augment their expertise through formal training in feminist economics, to bridge the gap between theory and real-world impact, and to meet leading Feminist Economists.

IAFFE’s Feminist Economics School Committee defines the topics and programmes for  Feminist Economics Schools. Any IAFFE member may join the Committee. 

The IAFFE Feminist Economics School offers an opportunity for 20–30 early career scholars, activists, and policy makers engaged in work related to feminist economics to strengthen their theoretical and practical understanding of the field. The 2026 FE School will feature two days of workshops designed to provide participants with a foundation in key feminist economic approaches, methodologies, and policy applications, fostering critical reflection on their own experiences, practices, and contexts.

We particularly encourage applicants from Indigenous communities, marginalized and minority groups, and individuals whose work centers on advancing equality and justice in economic thought and practice.

There is no participation fee in the IAFFE school and travel grants are available to support participants who require financial assistance. Please note that basic English language skills is required to participate.

To apply, please complete the application form here by 28 November 2025. No extensions will be granted.

As part of IAFFE’s mission to expand and diversify the field of feminist economics, we invite you to share this call with your networks.

 Third Feminist Economics School 

Our third renowned IAFFE Economic School took place from June 30th to July 2nd, 2025, at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst in the United States. Over two and a half days, participants engaged in immersive workshops that offered a foundation in key aspects of feminist economic thought, methodologies, and policy applications, all while reflecting on their own practices and experiences. We were particularly pleased to welcome applicants from indigenous communities worldwide as well as marginalized and minority groups across the Americas.

Second Feminist Economics School 

Our 2nd Feminist Economics School, held on July 1-2, 2024, brought together 30 participants from 19 countries for an introductory exploration of Feminist Economics.

Over the one-and-a-half days of workshops organized by facilitators Kate Bahn, Stefania Marchina, and Luiza Pires, with the support of James Heintz and the Feminist Economics School Committee, participants gained a grounding in key aspects of feminist economics thinking, methodologies, and policy applications through reflection on their own practices and experiences.