The competition is international, has two rounds, and its working language is English. Applicants submit a complete paper (up to 50 pages) and an extended abstract (1 – 2 pages) to the first round. Selected finalists present their papers at CERGE-EI, Prague, in the second round. The topic of the paper can be in macroeconomics, microeconomics, applied economics, or finance. Papers will be judged based on originality, substance, analytical nature, and clarity of writing.

Prize for the winner consists of 1,000 USD and access to an international network of top economists (through attendance at events such as the Distinguished Speaker Series). 

Deadline for submissions is 28 February, 2018. 
Papers and extended abstracts should be sent to talent@cerge-ei.cz 
Further details can be found at www.cerge-ei.cz/talent 
We would very much appreciate it if you could put enclosed poster on your university notice board so that your students can learn more about the competition, which represents a great opportunity to get feedback from leading economic scholars and gain ideas and contacts for studentsꞌ future research. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Best regards, 
Martina Jakubuv 
Development and Public Relations Department 
+420 224 005 290 
talent@cerge-ei.cz 
www.cerge-ei.cz

Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute
P.O. Box 882 Politických vězňů 7

111 21 Praha 1 Czech Republic