Apply for the 2024 WTO Essay Award for Young Economists: Win CHF 5,000 and Attend a Major Trade Conference
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the 2024 WTO Essay Award for Young Economists, offering a CHF 5,000 prize and an opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG) at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Established in 2009, this annual award aims to promote high-quality economic research related to the WTO and strengthen the relationship between the organization and the academic community.
Award Details
The WTO Essay Award seeks to recognize outstanding economic research focused on trade policy and international trade cooperation. The winning essay will be awarded CHF 5,000. If the essay is co-authored, the prize will be shared equally among the authors. The award will be officially presented at the ETSG annual meeting, scheduled for September 8-10, 2024, at the University of Groningen. The winning author will also receive funding to attend the conference.
Eligibility Criteria for the Award
To qualify for the award, the essay must address issues related to trade policy or international trade cooperation. Authors must hold or be completing a PhD degree and be under 30 years old or within two years of obtaining their PhD. For co-authored papers, all authors must meet these requirements. Essays should not exceed 15,000 words.
Selection Process
The Academic Selection Panel, consisting of Professor Beata Javorcik (University of Oxford), Professor Robert Staiger (Dartmouth College), and Professor Alberto Trejos (INCAE Business School), will review submissions. The Economic Research and Statistics Division of the WTO Secretariat will shortlist eligible papers by June 17, 2024, and the final selection will be made by July 15, 2024. Only shortlisted authors will be notified.
Submission Deadline
Essays must be submitted by June 6, 2024. Applicants should include their curriculum vitae (CV) with details of current affiliations, the academic institution awarding their PhD, the year of the PhD, date of birth, and a list of published essays. Submissions should be in PDF format.
For submission, please use the following link: Submit Your Application
FAQs
What is the prize for the WTO Essay Award?
The prize is CHF 5,000. If the essay is co-authored, the prize will be divided equally among the authors.
What are the eligibility requirements for the award?
Applicants must be under 30 years old or within two years of obtaining their PhD. The essay should address trade policy or international trade cooperation and not exceed 15,000 words.
When is the deadline for submission?
Essays must be submitted by June 6, 2024. Shortlisted papers will be announced by June 17, 2024, and the final decision will be made by July 15, 2024.
Where will the award ceremony take place?
The award ceremony will be held at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG) at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, from September 8-10, 2024.
