The Award aims to promote excellence in economic research by recognising outstanding Job Market papers and enhancing the visibility of the most talented young economists as they enter the international academic job market, in line with UniCredit Foundation’s mission to invest in talent and support the next generation of researchers.
Award Details
UniCredit Foundation will award 5 prizes of €1,000 gross each. The Award is granted directly to individual candidates, irrespective of their nationality or the university at which they are enrolled.
Preference is given to single-authored papers demonstrating high levels of originality and publication potential.
Key Dates
Application submission deadline: 12 October 2026
Announcement of winners: by 20 November 2026