The Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP) at the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. PREP works with the Chicago Economics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-world impact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide between academic researchers and decision-makers in the business community and government by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the Chicago Economics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharing those findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders around the globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School. For more information visit https://bfi.uchicago.edu/info-for/prep/ Please do not contact us for individual application status updates, unless you have new information regarding pending offers or deadlines in any other outstanding applications you may have.