IFS has a strong record in training excellent social scientists, some of whom continue to work at IFS for many years; others go on to use the skills they have acquired in other jobs. If you join us straight from your first degree, you will be encouraged to study part-time for a master's degree, with financial support from the Institute. If you are interested in further study, support is also given towards part-time study for a PhD; many choose to study at University College London and may well be supervised by senior Centre staff.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your career by taking on managerial responsibility when you are ready for it. Several senior members of staff joined IFS as young researchers and have remained here throughout their careers.

As for those who decide to move elsewhere, IFS alumni are working in a wide range of other institutions. Some go on to senior positions in the civil service or become special advisors to MPs; others move into consultancies or academia. IFS has also produced a number of distinguished economics journalists: Evan Davis a presenter on the Today programme, Stephanie Flanders Economics Editor of the BBC, Tom Clark Leader Writer at the Guardian, Ed Crooks Energy Editor and Chris Giles Economics Editor of the Financial Times.