DEDP MicroMasters Program Announcements, Webinars, and Scholarships:
Register for the Upcoming DEDP Master’s Admissions Webinar
Join us on Wednesday, October 21, at 9:00 AM ET for a live webinar covering admissions for the DEDP master’s program at MIT with Faculty Director Sara Fisher Ellison, the DEDP program team, and a DEDP program alum. Register now to attend or receive the recording »
DEDP MicroMasters Webinar Recording: Preparing for the Fall Term
The DEDP team and a master’s program alum hosted a live webinar on August 26 in preparation for the term. Watch the recording on J-PAL’s YouTube channel to hear how this flexible, online graduate-level program—taught by MIT faculty—can help you build practical skills in data analysis, economics, and policy design.
DEDP MicroMasters Scholarship Applications
There are currently no scholarship applications available. Please check this page before each term for updates. For information about other financial assistance options, including Personalized Pricing and the $100 Lottery, please refer to our FAQs.
Upcoming Course Start Dates and Deadlines:
Fall 2026 Term Start & Deadlines
- Start date: September 8, 2026
- $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: September 16, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Course Enrollment Deadline: October 6, 2026
- Financial Aid Document Deadline: October 6, 2026
- Payment Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Proctored Exam Period: December 9 - 16
- Course End Date: December 15, 2026
Spring 2027 Term Start & Deadlines
- Start date: January 19, 2027
- $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: January 27, 2027 at 23:59 UTC
- Course Enrollment Deadline: February 16, 2027
- Financial Aid Document Deadline: February 16, 2027
- Payment Deadline: March 2, 2027 at 23:59 UTC
- Proctored Exam Period: April 21 - 28
- Course End Date: April 28, 2027
Summer 2027 Term Start Date & Deadlines
- Start date: May 11, 2026
- $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: May 19, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Course Enrollment Deadline: June 8, 2026
- Financial Aid Document Deadline: June 8, 2026
- Payment Deadline: June 22, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Proctored Exam Period: August 11 - August 18
- Course End Date: August 18, 2026
Fall 2027 Term Start & Deadlines
- Start date: September 7, 2026
- $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Course Enrollment Deadline: October 5, 2026
- Financial Aid Document Deadline: October 5, 2026
- Payment Deadline: October 19, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Proctored Exam Period: December 8 - 15
- Course End Date: December 15, 2026
