WTO Essay Award for Young Economists 2024

Are you a young economist passionate about global trade and economic development? If so, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Essay Award for Young Economists presents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to global economic discourse, and win prestigious recognition.

The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2024 WTO Essay Award. The aim of the award is to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. Essays must be submitted by 3 June 2024. Organized by the WTO, this award recognizes outstanding academic papers written by economists under the age of 30.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the details of this esteemed award, highlighting its significance, eligibility criteria, submission process, and the benefits it offers to emerging economists like you.

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Eligibility Criteria

• The paper must address issues related to trade policy and international trade cooperation.
• The author(s) of the paper must possess or be engaged in the completion of a PhD degree and, if over 30 years of age, be no more than two years past a PhD defence.
• In the case of co-authored papers, this requirement shall apply to all authors.
• In addition, to be considered for the award, essays cannot exceed 15,000 words.

Prize

• The annual WTO Essay Award provides a prize of CHF 5,000 or INR 4.6 Lakhs to the author(s) of the winning essay. 
• In the case of a co-authored paper, the prize will be equally divided among the authors. 
• The winning paper will be officially announced at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), the largest conference specializing in international trade. 
• The award ceremony will take place on 12-14 September 2024 at Athens University in Greece. 
• The winning author will receive funding to attend the meeting.

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Deadlines

Essays must be submitted by 3rd June 2024. 

The Economic Research and Statistics Division of the WTO Secretariat will shortlist eligible papers by 17th June 2024 and the selection panel will take a final decision by 8th July 2024. Only the author(s) of short-listed essays will be notified.

Publication

The winning essay may be published in the WTO Working Paper Series. It is the responsibility of the author(s) to endeavour to secure publication of the contribution in a journal.

How to apply?

All submissions should be sent to essay.award@wto.org. 

Submissions should include as separate attachments in PDF format:

• the essay
• the CV of the author(s), specifying
  • current affiliation(s)
  • the academic institution awarding the PhD
  • the year (or the expected year) of the PhD
  • the date of birth of the author(s)

• Official link – https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news24_e/essay_01feb24_e.htm 

Conclusion

The WTO Essay Award for Young Economists is a prestigious platform for emerging scholars to contribute to the field of international trade economics and gain recognition for their research efforts. By participating in this competition, young economists have the chance to engage with pressing global issues, shape policy discourse, and advance their careers in academia, research, or policymaking. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your mark on the world stage of economics! Start crafting your essay and prepare to seize the chance to shine as a young economist in the global arena.

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