CEPR–French Ministry Agreement Renewed: A Boost for Postgraduate Economics

France and CEPR Extend Collaboration to 2029, Strengthening Research Ecosystem

On 31 July 2025, the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) formally renewed its strategic partnership with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, extending the agreement through to 2029. This renewed collaboration underscores a shared commitment to advancing post-graduate economics education in France and strengthening the broader economics research ecosystem across Europe.

The agreement was signed by Jean-Luc Moullet, Director General of Research and Innovation at the Ministry, and CEPR President Beatrice Weder di Mauro. According to CEPR’s official statement, the extended partnership will enable a range of initiatives, including enhanced support for doctoral training, expanded research dissemination, and increased engagement with French academic institutions. In addition to its core objectives, the partnership will continue to promote CEPR’s Women in Economics Initiative, which aims to improve gender representation in the economics profession. The collaboration also aligns with CEPR’s mission to provide policy-relevant research grounded in economic theory to policymakers, civil society, and the private sector.

By reinforcing institutional ties and investing in academic excellence, the agreement reflects France’s broader ambition to position itself as a leading hub for economic research and innovation. This renewed partnership signals a long-term investment in inclusive, high-quality economics education and research in Europe.

Editor’s Note:

The renewed partnership between the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research is an important move for improving economics education and research in Europe. In today’s world, where countries are dealing with big issues like climate change, digital growth, inequality, and government spending, strong and useful economic research is more important than ever. This agreement, which will now continue until 2029, aims to strengthen PhD training, build better academic connections, and support France’s role in global economics. It also continues to support key initiatives like CEPR’s Women in Economics programme, showing a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the field.

Skoobuzz asserts that by supporting young researchers and making research more inclusive, this partnership shows how long-term teamwork between institutions can bring real change.