Work for the government One of the biggest employers of microeconomics specialists is the government. Politicians rely on microeconomists to help them to devise policies, and then to put them into action. These policies will generally be in areas such as employment, corporate regulation, or international trade – areas in which microeconomists have particular insight. For those who wish to put their economics knowledge into direct practice, this is an appealing career. If you specialise in, say, the effects of raising the minimum wage on local businesses, you will find many departments to whom you could provide useful input. The specialised knowledge which you possess can have a real impact on which policies are approved and are eventually put into place. The advantage of working for the state is that such jobs are generally very secure, and you can typically stay in them for life if you want. These jobs also tend to have good benefits like excellent health care coverage and plenty of vacation days. The disadvantage is that working within the government can be frustrating due to the slow pace and the difficulties of getting all the different stakeholders to agree on a policy. It is work which is suited to someone who is patient, good at explaining complicated economic issues to non-experts, and who is willing to work alongside people of different political beliefs and values. Alternatively, you might work on government policy indirectly as a researcher for an NGO or an academic institution, for example. These jobs offer some of the same benefits as working for the government, such as the chance to influence policy, but they also tend to be less secure in the long term and to be less well paid. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Microeconomics (JEL D)</11an> Work for a large business Microeconomists are often employed by large companies to help them assess the supply and demand in their sector, or to understand the various costs of business in order to set prices or allocate resources. With their knowledge of principles like supply and demand, market failure, or opportunity costs, microeconomists can be helpful to understand and optimise the workings of a large, complicated business. Microsoft, for example, has its own microeconomics research group of full time researchers, postdocs, research assistants, and visiting scholars. The group examines how the development of information technology is affecting the global economy, in order to provide data on the current status and possible future status of the IT industry. The group covers topics like machine learning, computer science, and computational social science. Microsoft uses this information to plan their future research, sales, and marketing strategies. This work is similar to that which would be performed in a university research group, but as it is part of a business it is more tightly focused. In some ways, this can lead to more limitations than in universities as researchers must work on the topics assigned to them by the company, however, in other ways, it is more freeing as there is less pressure to constantly produce publishable results. This kind of work is suited to someone who can handle big ideas and high demands that are set by large international companies. If you can deal with this, then there is potentially excellent pay and very interesting work to be done.
Microeconomics is one of the most prominent subfields of economics and is one which many people studying economics find themselves drawn to. But if you are studying economics now and you decide to specialise in microeconomics, what kind of career options would be open to you? To assist you in planning your career, we're listing some of the top career paths for different economics specialisations, and today we're looking at the top career paths for specialists in microeconomics.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Today we're looking at careers for those who specialise in economic systems. This area of study looks at how resources are allocated and goods or services are distributed within a particular social group or geographic area, as well as how production occurs within the system. Here are some of the careers which this specialisation will prepare you for: <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Economic Systems (JEL P)</11an> Management If you think of a company or an organisation as a system, then it's clear how an understanding of economic systems can help with managing the people within that company or organisation. To be able to get the best work from people, they need to be managed in a way that is fair, motivating, and supports them in achieving their goals. Management can be a much more difficult job than people imagine – just think of all the stories you've heard about terrible bosses! - but it can also be rewarding to help workers achieve their full potential. Management can also be well paid and is a fairly stable long-term career. Working in management requires a particular personality type. You need to be calm, even under pressure, and able to communicate effectively with everyone from the most junior new hires to the senior management of your company. You also need to be confident enough to stand your ground and to assert your authority when required. If this sounds like you, you might be surprised by how much crossover there is between the knowledge which you learned from studying economic systems and the skills which are required for management. Management Consultancy An alternative to working for one company as a manager is to work as a management consultant. In this role, you are temporarily assigned to a company to help improve their management practices. This might include observing current management, suggesting and testing new strategies, and helping to train existing managers. This role is well suited to someone who is a natural problem solver and who enjoys coming up with innovative approaches to problems. One advantage of working as a management consultant is that it is very well paid. Another factor to consider is that this role will require you to frequently move from one company to another, usually moving from one office or location to another too. For some, this will be an advantage as it keeps work fresh and means that you are unlikely to get bored. For others, however, this will be a disadvantage as it makes it difficult to feel settled anywhere and to make friends with your colleagues. Local Councils An alternative to management for those with experience in economic systems is working for a local or regional council. With knowledge of planning and strategy and with aims to reform outdated or ineffective practices, you are well positioned to offer support to local governments when they are examining issues such as property rights, assistance programs, or even urban planning. This work is generally not glamorous or well paid, however, it does present the opportunity to make a real impact on the quality of life of people living in your region. Local politics can be a challenging area which requires skills in communication and diplomacy to get what you want, but it can also be immensely rewarding to see a program that you helped to plan and institute come into fruition.
One of the great things about studying economics is that it gives you a wide range of skills: from writing to data analysis to critical thinking. With these skills, you are well set for all sorts of different careers. But you might be wondering what the best career path for you is. To help with this, we're producing a series of articles on top career paths for economists. To let you find the right career for your specific skill set, we're breaking the topic down into different specialisations within economics.
What TOEFL Scores Do You Need to Get Admitted to the Best Universities in Europe?
To illustrate the kind of TOEFL scores that are required to apply for master's programs in economics, finance, and business, we have compiled information on required scores for some of Europe's best universities. Master’s in Economics, Radboud University “A TOEFL score of ≥90, with subscores not lower than 18” APE Master - Analysis and Policy in Economics or PPD Master - Public Policy and Development, Paris School of Economics Requires equivalent to B2 level, which translates to TOEFL iBT scores as: Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 17 Total 72 Master in Economics, Lund University “Lund University’s programmes require English 6/English course B. This is the equivalent of a TOEFL score of 90.” MSc in Finance, London School of Economics Requires TOEFL iBT scores of: Reading 22 Listening 22 Speaking 20 Writing 21 Total 107 Master of Finance, University of Cambridge “TOEFL - 110, with no element below 25” Master Program in Finance, Stockholm School of Economics “TOEFL iBT total score at least 100” MBA, University of Oxford Listening 22 Reading 24 Writing 24 Speaking 25 Total 110 MBA, Imperial College Business School “TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 100 overall with minimum scores of 22 in all elements.” As you can see, required TOEFL scores for programs in non-native English speaking countries are in the 70 – 100 region. Universities in English-speaking countries have stricter requirements of scores of 100 upwards. For more information about master's degrees in economics and other fields, see our website.
There are a large number of English-language master's degrees available in universities across Europe. If you are planning to apply for a master's program which is taught in English, then you will need to provide proof of your English language abilities. One test used to measure language skills is the TOEFL, which you need to take before applying for a master's.
What TOEFL Scores Do You Need to Get Admitted to the Best Universities in the US?
But what is an appropriate TOEFL score for applying to a master's course? What kind of score will help you to get accepted? To give you a feel for the kind of TOEFL score that you need, we're listing the required scores for applying to master's programs in economics, business, and finance at some of the top institutions in the US. MA in Economic Policy, Boston University “If an applicant has taken the internet-based test, the scores on each individual section should be, at a minimum: Reading 21 Listening 18 Speaking 23 Writing 22 Total score 84 For the TOEFL paper-based test, applicants must achieve, at a minimum, a score of 550.” Master in Economics, Stanford University “A minimum iBT TOEFL score of 100 is required. TOEFL scores are waived for applicants who have received a degree from a post-secondary institution where instruction was given in English.” MA in International and Development Economics, Yale University “100 on the internet-based TOEFL 600 on the paper-based TOEFL 250 on the computer-based TOEFL” MBA, Graduate School of Business at Stanford University “100 for the internet-based test (iBT) 600 for the paper-based test (PBT)” MBA, Harvard Business School “HBS does not have a minimum test score to apply, however, the MBA Admissions Board discourages any candidate with a TOEFL score lower than 109 on the IBT, an IELTS score lower than 7.5, or a PTE score lower than 75 from applying.” Master of Finance, MIT Sloan “A minimum TOEFL Internet-based score of 90 (577 paper-based) is required” Master of Finance, Princeton “Due to the nature of the graduate admission process, the Graduate School has not set a recommended minimum score for the iBT TOEFL... Admitted students who score below a 28 on the speaking subsection of the TOEFL iBT will be required to take an English placement test at Princeton.” Master of Science in Financial Economics, Columbia “A minimum score of 100 on the online portion or 600 on the written portion.” Required TOEFL scores for these programs are typically in the 80 to 100 range. For more information on applying for master's degrees and other tips for students, see our website. Title Picture Credit: Pixabay
If you're planning to do a master's degree in the US and you're not a native English speaker, then you'll need to do a test to demonstrate your English proficiency before applying for your master's course. The TOEFL is a popular English assessment which is commonly used by international students when applying to universities in the US.
What GMAT Scores Do You Need To Get Admitted to the Best MBA Programs in Europe?
If you're applying to an MBA in the US or in Europe then you'll usually need to sit the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). This test of written, spoken, quantitative, analytical, and reading skills is supposed to indicate your aptitude for management-type tasks and roles. It is therefore often used as part of the admissions assessment for MBAs. But what kind of GMAT score should you have to apply for the best MBA programs in Europe? Read on to find out, with example GMAT admission scores shown below. MBA, University of Oxford (Saïd) “GMAT: While we don't ask for a minimum score, we recommend that candidates apply with a GMAT score of 650 or above. Our current class has an average GMAT score of around 690.” MBA, Imperial College Business School “If you are taking the GMAT, you will need an overall score of at least 600 – although a stronger score will add more weight to your application. There are no minimum requirements for the different sections of the GMAT, although ideally, we are looking for a well-balanced test with good performance in all areas – with particular attention paid to the quantitative section.” MBA, Cambridge Judge Business School “We do not request a specific score range, but our average GMAT score in each cohort is c.690.” MBA, HEC Paris “The average GMAT score for the class of 2017 is 690. We strongly encourage our candidates to submit a GMAT with balanced scores above 60% for the quantitative and verbal sections.” MBA, London Business School “Our average GMAT score for the Class of MBA2018 is 707 and we look closely at all elements of a score. The minimum score is 600. The typical class range is 600 to 800. Although a good score is preferable, the GMAT is just one of several admission criteria. Just as a high score does not guarantee admission, a below average score does not always eliminate a candidate. “ Executive MBA, Stockholm School of Economics “GMAT (total score) of 600 or more.” The Copenhagen Full-time MBA, Copenhagen Business School Requirements for admission: “A good GMAT score (the class average is 620) or a combined GRE score of 320” MBA, INSEAD GMAT scores must be submitted as part of the application, but there is no minimum score for applying. The average GMAT score of the class of 2017 was 707, with a maximum of 790 and a minimum of 620. From this, you can see that, unlike in the US, GMAT scores were not so highly focused on in Europe. Which is not to say that GMAT scores are unimportant – but that they are only one part of your application. Typically, you would need a GMAT score of over 600 to be considered for a highly-regarded MBA program in Europe, with some of the very best institutions expecting a GMAT score of 690 or above.
When you're applying for an MBA program, there are so many things to consider: Finding the right course in the right location, choosing a concentration, looking at long-term employment options... there's a lot of information that you'll need. To help you with this important decision, we're compiling a list of the entry requirements for some of the best MBA courses around the world, so you know what you need to aim for.
What GMAT Scores Do You Need To Get Admitted to the Best MBA Programs in the US?
One common requirement for applying for an MBA is a GMAT score. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test to assess the skills that will be useful for studying management: analytical skills, writing skills, quantitative skills, verbal skills, and reading skills. You will need to take a GMAT test and have your scores ready before you start applying for MBAs. But what is a good GMAT score? What should you be aiming for? To help you judge this, we've compiled a list of the GMAT requirements for some of the top MBA programs in the US. MBA, Harvard Business School “There is no minimum GMAT or GRE to apply and we do not have a bias toward one test or the other. If you look at our class profile, you can see that we have a wide range of GMAT scores in the current first year class. If you do test multiple times, you may report your best score, and we will only look at the scores from the single test sitting you report in your application.” The current class composition of HBS achieved a median GMAT score of 730. The middle 80% of the class scored between 690 and 760 on the GMAT. MBA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) The average GMAT score of the MBA class of 2018 was 724, with the middle 80% of the class scoring between 690 and 760 on the GMAT. MBA, Graduate School of Business at Stanford University “While there is no minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement for graduate study at Stanford, admitted candidates typically perform well.” In the class of 2016, average GMAT scores with 737, with a range of 590 – 790. MBA, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) The MBA students at Wharton for the class of 2018 achieved an average GMAT score of 730, with the average scores falling between 570 and 780. MBA, Columbia The typical profile of a Columbia MBA student can be seen in the 2016 class profile. In this class, GMAT scores were as follows: “GMAT Scores (average): 717 GMAT Scores (range): 550–780 GMAT Scores (middle 80%): 680–760” MBA, University of Chicago (Booth) “The Admissions Committee evaluates each application in a holistic manner, as we value the diverse experiences and accomplishments each student brings to the Chicago Booth community. Hence, we do not have a minimum requirement for GPA or GMAT/GRE scores.” The average GMAT score of Chicago students is 726.3, with a range of 590-790. MBA, Duke University (Fuqua) The typical GMAT score range for Fuqua students is a GMAT Range (middle 80%) of 640-750. Notably, average GMAT scores went up by six points for the class of 2017 compared to 2016. The average GMAT score for the latest cohort was 696. MBA, University of California - Berkeley (Haas) “While there is no minimum acceptable GMAT or GRE score, see last year's class profile for average test scores. We are especially interested in your performance on the quantitative section as an indication of your mathematics proficiency. Please note that the Analytical Writing component is required for both the GMAT and GRE.” The class profile for the accepted class of 2016 at Haas had an average GMAT score of 717. So there is a fairly consistent picture here: most of the students at the best MBA programs in the US have a GMAT score in the area of around 600 to 780. None of the selected schools had a firm GMAT score requirement, so you may be able to apply with a lower GMAT score if your other materials are very purposive. However, the GMAT is still considered to be indicative of potential success, so a good score will be a strong asset to your MBA application.
Are you thinking about doing an MBA? With so many courses and options to choose from, it can seem a bit overwhelming. To help you break down your application process into more manageable chunks, we're looking at some of the key requirements of MBA programs both in the US and in Europe.
What IELTS Scores Do You Need To Get Admitted to the Best MBA Programs in Europe?
One requirement of an MBA course that you will definitely have to consider is the language requirement. Many MBA courses in Europe are taught in English, and if you're not a native English speaker then you will need to prove your ability to speak, write, listen, and read in English. If you've studied in English before, for example if your undergraduate course was in English, then this will fulfil the language requirement for most courses. But if you haven't, then you'll need to take a language test like the TOEFL or IELTS. If you decide to take the IELTS, then what kind of scores will you need to be accepted onto an MBA program? To give you a feel for this, we've compiled a list of the required IELTS scores for MBA programs at some of the best universities in Europe. MBA, University of Oxford (Saïd) “IETLS: Minimum Score: 7.5, Minimum required on each component: 7.0” MBA, Imperial College Business School “IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements” MBA, Cambridge Judge Business School “IELTS score of at least 7.5” MBA, HEC Paris “Minimum IELTS: 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 on each part of the test” MBA, London Business School “IELTS score of at least 7” Executive MBA, Stockholm School of Economics “IELTS score of at least 7” The Copenhagen Full-time MBA, Copenhagen Business School “[An] IELTS score of 7 [is] recommended” MBA, INSEAD A recommended IELTS score of at least 7.5. Clearly, these schools require a high degree of English competence to apply for their MBA programs, typically requiring IELTS scores of 7 to 7.5. This is equivalent to a TOEFL score of around about 100.
Are you thinking about studying for an MBA? Then you might be looking for a course, selecting a concentration, or researching the employment options that will be open to you.
Meet Gökhan: a Phd Student in Economics at Ankara University in Turkey
How did you find out about INOMICS? I have been a member of INOMICS community for over three years. I came across the platform when I was looking for a summer school in Europe to prepare myself for my Master’s studies, so I decided to give it a shot. As soon as I found my summer course on INOMICS (which I enjoyed a lot), I started to explore the website more and realized that I can also use it for finding great PhD programs, conferences and professional courses. I think it is the most complete source of information for students or career seekers, especially in the field of economics. Why did you decide to do your PhD? I would like to have a career where I can be fully dedicated to my interests and work on problems that are important to me. I realized that I enjoy the university environment when I started my Master’s at Kirikkale University. Then I decided to do my doctoral research in Ankara. Currently, I am looking for a funding opportunity in Europe. Why do you want to pursue your PhD abroad? My current university, where I am doing my doctoral research, has a great variety of research options. However, I am always seeking to expand my horizons and enhance my personal development. It would be great to have this opportunity of being exposed to a new environment and getting to know different perspectives on the topic. I also think that being mobile and having career experience abroad would be a very important asset for my CV. Are there any countries you are especially interested in for your doctoral career? Yes, I would like to study at one of the German economics faculties. The main reason is the low cost of tuition fees and many funding opportunities. How do you see your future academic career? Which positions are you aiming at and where would you like to work? I am aiming at a professor position either in Germany or any other country in Western Europe. I would like to spend most of my time conducting research with a limited teaching commitment. You mentioned that mobility is important to you. How often do you travel for career purposes? I try to travel as much as I can. I have been to many international economics conferences where I had the opportunity to network and connect with other researchers in my field. For example, recently I attended the International Conference on Business, Economics and Management on a beautiful Thai island, Phuket. During my Master’s studies, I also took part in the Erasmus exchange program in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. This was a great experience! Which tips would you give to other PhD students and PhD candidates? Keep yourself updated with events, workshops and conferences in your field and aim to enrich your CV with experiences abroad. This will definitely help you with your application and development, no matter which career path you will choose. The INOMICS Team is happy to support Gökhan in his career decisions and we hope he will achieve all his academic goals. Would you also like to share your experience in academia with other students or researchers? Write to us at media@inomics.com. We will be happy to hear your story!
Are you curious about the academic careers of your peers in Economics? We had a chance to ask a couple of questions to Mehmet Gökhan Özdemir, a PhD Student in the first year of his program in Economics at the Faculty of Political Sciences at Ankara University.
Conference Testimonials - Rebecca Hjemdahl from Norway
Hear their perspectives on attending conferences and what advice they have to give other academics <o:p></o:p> Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Rebecca Hjemdahl, from Norway How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS has helped to open my eyes and expand my horizons, through the discovery of all the career and conference options that are out there. In addition, it has given me hope that I can attend some of these conferences, in order to explore my areas of interests in depth, through scholarship awards.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> I would love to attend the Open Con this year, as it is a great opportunity for me both personally and on a professional level. Personally, I am passionate about the Open Access movement, with its focus on making the world's information freely available to all, not only those with money and other resources. I am lucky to have been elected to a project responsible for the European Federation of Psychology Students Associations' (EFPSA) Social Impact Initiative. One of our main programs focuses on Open Access, and we collaborate with the organisers of OpenCon, namely Right to Research. Participation at OpenCon is a crucial part of our campaign, both for networking with existing and potential new collaborators, to present our project and to get inspiration for what we should work on in the future. Active participation in such a large and important conference would be a big advantage when applying for my first professional jobs after graduation in 2017. I have been selected among applicants from 170 countries to attend, and was awarded a $300 scholarship to cover the conference fee. In order to attend, I am also in need of finances to cover travel and housing expenses.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> Go for it! Don't be shy or doubt that you will succeed. There is someone who will successfully get that internship, funding, or job, and why shouldn't it be you? If you don't even try, you will definitely not succeed. When being told by my colleague about the opportunity to apply for the conference funding, the first thought that hit me was that I am sure they get an overwhelming amount of applicants, who are much more articulate than me and can answer the questions in a much more convincing way. But then again, if I didn't apply, I know for sure that I would not have a chance of attending my dream conference. Give it a go, and if you don't succeed, then at least you tried your best! Good luck. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Rebecca for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
INOMICS supports students and researchers in attending conferences with a €500 grant
Conference Testimonials - Sarbjeet Singh from India
Hear their perspectives on attending conferences and what advice they have to give other academics <o:p></o:p> Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Sarbjeet Singh, from India How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS provides good opportunities in all subjects. INOMICS has lots of knowledge for students and researchers who want to achieve something extra in their own field. Daily updates of INOMICS make it a centre for learning, as I do not need to go to another website to find activities related to my subject. Overall it is very good source of information for all types of learners.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> ICAS is held every two years. This year it was held in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, from 5th to 9th July 2015. Nearly 1000 participants attended ICAS9, from some 60 countries. There were large numbers from Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia as well as some participants from other continents. My experience was so exciting for a beginner. The presentation went very well. I got many good suggestions on my presentation and gained good experience by sharing ideas with research scientists. It is well said that knowledge increases by sharing, so hopefully this conference brought some new insights that can help me pave my way in the direction of anthropology in the future. This was all made possible with the help and support of ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) which encourages and promotes young scientists to share their views with intellectuals at the higher level of conferences. I hope ICSSR will provide such good opportunities for research scholars and faculties in the future.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> I think that I am not yet in the position where I can give advice to anybody. But I think from my own personal experience that everyone has the ability to do something better in their life. But to make sure of that, one has to have a good source of knowledge and opportunities where people can get to know about their career path and learn about the subject in which they are interested. I would like to give one piece of advice to my friends that if you want to succeed at anything in your life, you have to be focused on that particular goal which you have proactively set for yourself. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Sarbjeet for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
Conference Testimonials - Anthony Orji from Nigeria
Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Anthony Orji, from Nigeria How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS has been wonderful in providing me with updated information on upcoming conferences and grant opportunities. I have leant a lot from this platform and I am still learning more. Thank you so much for this opportunity to be a part of it.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> My ideal conference experience was when I travelled to Congo DR for the first time to attend the African Economic Conference. It afforded me the opportunity to interact with scholars form different parts of the world and we shared ideas and academic knowledge together.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> I would advise my peers to constantly read good books, listen to great scholars, attend conferences and workshops, and do short courses that will further enhance their capabilities beyond the normal academic degree. I also advise them to register and become members of the INOMICS family. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Anthony for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
INOMICS supports students and researchers in attending conferences with a €500 grant Hear their perspectives on attending conferences and what advice they have to give other academics.
Conference Testimonials - Mihaela Liliana Gondor from Romania
Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Mihaela Liliana Gondor, from Romania How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS gave me a lot of important, personalized, updated, qualitative and real-time information to find opportunities to develop my career, particularly to find good conferences, summer schools, new courses, new partners for my research, new funding opportunities and to share my knowledge with others. I also appreciate the information about new jobs positions in my field of interest. I hope I will not need to change my job, but if I do, INOMICS will represent a chance for me. Now, INOMICS has given me the opportunity to earn a €500 conference grant. Money represents a very important issue for a researcher's career, particularly for participating in good conferences, which are very expensive. It is very important, as a researcher, to interact with innovative ideas, to make new connections, and to start new projects. INOMICS represents the key to boosting researchers' career development.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> I have participated in many good conferences. I can say for sure that nothing compares to a good conference! There are a lot of people sharing the same passion, the same goals: there are a lot of new ideas, lessons to learn, friends to meet or new ones to make. A good conference is full of positive energy, so I leave a conference feeling re-energized, bursting with fresh ideas and wanting to work harder and harder in order to be better and better in my field of interest.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> Find interesting conferences, interact with innovative research, make new connections within and outside your country, within and outside of your particular discipline, build your own research network, start new projects. Work, innovate, collaborate... and do it hard! Don't forget that working in the field you like means that you'll also have a lot of fun. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Mihaela Liliana for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
INOMICS supports students and researchers in attending conferences with a €500 grant Hear their perspectives on attending conferences and what advice they have to give other academics
Conference Testimonials - Christopher A. Hartwell from Poland
Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Christopher A. Hartwell, from Poland How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS has made it much easier for me to find professional openings and conferences in the areas that interest me. The automation that INOMICS has, especially in terms of receiving weekly emails, takes the burden off of me to constantly find conferences in my area and thus has made it much easier to plan my conference schedule. I have also been alerted to professional opportunities that I might not have known about otherwise.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> My ideal conference involves several aspects, all of which are important. A conference needs to be well-organized, making it easy to find sessions I wish to attend; along these lines, different topics should be running simultaneously, not making me choose which similar sessions I need to miss and which I need to attend. The conference should showcase several viewpoints, and ideally would be larger, allowing me a bigger audience for my work as well as the chance to obtain helpful comments and criticism. A larger conference should also allow for networking opportunities, with enough chances to have smaller, one-on-one talks and/or lunches. Finally, the conference needs to be easy to get to, although this is more of a luxury.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> The best advice I could give is something that we economists advocate all the time - understand incentives. Unfortunately, most of the academic world has one incentive, and that is to publish in top journals. Understanding this as a precondition of advancement means that the path one takes should be focused on this objective, affecting everything which comes behind it. This includes attending conferences, networking with journal editors and top researchers, soliciting comments and advice from senior researchers, collaborating across disciplines, and prioritizing your time to optimize your research. The career path in academia is fairly staid and thus in order to tread it, one needs to make the right steps. Understanding these steps and directing scarce resources to them is the best thing someone can do to ensure success. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Christopher for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
Conference Testimonials - Naila Tasneem from Pakistan
Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here. Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Naila Tasneem, from Pakistan How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> INOMICS has made a favourable impact on my career development. I have learned about various opportunities and events that have helped me evolve as a professional. I make it a point to keep myself updated with opportunities that are listed by INOMICS such as conferences, workshops, and PhD programmes. In fact it was through INOMICS that I learned about a conference on "Institutional reform in China" at Peking University in 2015. I attended the event and it was truly an inspiring and informative experience. INOMICS updates have certainly helped me in acquiring new skills and attending career enhancing events.<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> Last year I attended a Conference on "Institutions, Institutional reform and economic growth" in Beijing China at Peking University. I can call it an ideal experience because they took care of everything like accommodation, meal preferences, and information on getting around Beijing, and all the sessions were extremely interesting with diversity of participants. The attention to detail in terms of relevance of topics, global perspective, and quality of research was truly erudite and awe inspiring. Hence it was an excellent opportunity to learn and also to connect with researchers from various parts of the world. Participants not only presented their own research but also served as discussants on other researchers' work.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> I would certainly recommend that my peers participate in and present their research at academic conferences. This is extremely important as we not only learn about our work but also get exposed to the ideas of other fellow researchers. Travelling to new places and learning about new opportunities and advancements in a field are an essential part of professional development. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Naila for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
INOMICS supports young students and researchers in attending conferences with a €500 grant Hear their perspectives on attending conferences and what advice they have to give other academics
Conference Testimonials - Charles Kalinzi from Uganda
Every year INOMICS runs a contest which offers a €500 grant to students and researchers who want to participate in the academic conference of their choice. Attending conferences is a key way for young researchers to grow their careers, learn from others in the field and present their own work to an academic audience, so that the community can benefit from hearing their perspectives. INOMICS wants to support students and researchers by making available this grant to cover registration, travel or accommodation costs of attending their dream conference. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The participants last year included a large number of exceptional students and researchers who have attending conferences in a variety of different fields. The contest was very positively received and we are therefore running it again for the year 2017. To take part in the contest, click here.<o:p></o:p> Now we'd like to introduce you to some of last year's contest participants and hear from them about their conference experience. <o:p></o:p> Charles Kalinzi, from Uganda How has INOMICS contributed to your career development?<o:p></o:p> If there's any site that am grateful to, then it's INOMICS. It has opened my eyes and helped me to simplify the PhD work I am currently undertaking. Ever since I became a member, I have received enormous amounts of materials on summer schools, which are a type of conference which I used to worry about a lot. Now I know that I just need to keep my eyes glued to your site to see news and exciting opportunities. I have recommended the site to my other PhD colleagues at my university and they have joined too. I am very grateful to you guys. At first I used to think you only handle economics, but now I know otherwise. Your variety of PhD conferences and knowledge about seminars has demystified my notion that a PhD was too hard!<o:p></o:p> Tell us about your ideal conference experience.<o:p></o:p> In the conference which I have decided to attend, I am applying to be considered for participation in the PhD seminar. I intend to present my PhD research proposal there and expect to receive helpful comments. Thereafter I intend to participate in the main conference to hear about various methodologies from a number of leading scholars around the world. I am sure that with this exposure I will come out a different person, and I hope to be a great representative of the African continent in research methodology given this opportunity.<o:p></o:p> What one piece of advice would you give to your peers to advance their academic careers?<o:p></o:p> Visit the INOMICS site regularly. It's the main source of information for future leading outstanding young scholars of our generation. <o:p></o:p> Thanks to Charles for sharing these insights with us! Don't forget to check out our page for more information on the 2017 conference grant competition.<o:p></o:p>
Meet Jasna: a Master degree student of Business Management at the Masaryk University in Brno
“Prior deciding to continue my master studies in Czech Republic I was travelling and visited various places like Prague, Karlovy Vary and Brno. Since really enjoying Czech Republic as tourist I decided to check studying opportunities as well. Apart from eternally being in love with the golden city Prague, I was attracted to Brno – second largest city in Czech Republic thanks to the quality Master programme Business management, which was all I wanted and wished for my Master degree. The courses offered by the programme were totally suitable with my career plans, but studying at the Faculty of Economics and Administration of the Masaryk University (www.econ.muni.cz/en) gave me much more than just perfect courses, and living and studying in Brno exceeded all my expectations. From the first day, I liked the atmosphere at the Faculty. Easygoing professors, quality courses, many students – foreign and domestic in one place, talking and sharing experiences, learning about other cultures and presenting their own culture. The Faculty has a perfect library with up to date books and magazines from business world, which is very important and it clearly shows that the Faculty invests constantly in increasing the knowledge of both staff and students. Also, what surprised me and it is different than studying back home in Serbia, is that if you have good grades, the university supports you and gives you a merit scholarship each semester! The fact that the Faculty is constantly improving and taking care of students makes me happy and proud to study here. What I always like to mention to people outside the university is how cool information system we have! It is very modern, useful and makes all the administrative stuff much easier. Everything is there - from our grades, communication with professors, literature for courses, job search, scholarships and many other interesting things. Now a bit more about why I like the courses at my Faculty so much. First, there are a lot of courses offered in English language, so I am sure everybody can find something interesting for themselves. Second thing I like is the practical approach and active students’ participation in courses. Most of the courses require not just to learn something but also to apply and practically test the knowledge which helps us retain our gained knowledge longer and do better at work, and I also think that employers really appreciate that. One of the most memorable experiences while studying was the trip organized by the HR course professor. It was the trip to Vienna to visit two companies. This trip was fun and educative. We had interesting lectures where we found out more about the companies and what kind of skills and knowledge they look for. Then, we had a workshop with the employees of one company and we were assessing what is going to be needed from the HR perspective in the future. This really helped me to gain the insight in how companies think in terms of their employees and what skills and knowledge are important for future. Brno is one of the best student cities and I absolutely love the student life in Brno. Student organizations constantly offer variety of events during the week – parties, quiz nights, board games, cultural events and during the weekend - trips and excursions to beautiful cities in Czech Republic or neighboring countries. What many people don’t know, including me before living in Czech Republic, is the fact that Czech Republic has many beautiful small towns with rich history and amazing nature. I am really enjoying the fact that Brno has a perfect location, which gives an excellent opportunity to visit all those lovely places like Olomouc, Telč, Český Krumlov, Prague and many others. Also, it is within the short drive from the beautiful cities of neighboring countries like Vienna, Bratislava, Krakow, Budapest and Dresden. I think that living and studying in Brno positively changed my life. I met people from all over the world, enjoyed diverse cultures, languages, changed my perspective about life, traveled a lot, and got to deeply know and understand the Czech culture, country and way of living. I would recommend literally everyone to come to study in the Czech Republic, because the country has it all: good people, beautiful nature, interesting food, magic location and last but not least good education system!” Find out more about studying in the Czech Republic at www.studyin.cz. Photo credit: Jasna Brkić
Today, over 43,000 foreign students are studying in the Czech Republic and their interest is growing as the offer of study programmes and courses taught in English is increasing. Jasna Brkić from Serbia, a Master degree student of Business Management at the Masaryk University in Brno, shares her story and explains why she chose the Czech Republic for her studies:
Subscriptions are available for your team We want to make it easier for you and your team to recruit the best professors, researchers and students to work, study and attend academic events at your institution. Subscriptions give you access to post unlimited announcements for a specific type of opportunity (jobs, courses, programs etc.) Subscriptions can be shared amongst your colleagues, so we can cover your recruitment needs, hassle-free and with the full support from our account managers. Basic Announcements include a logo We know how important is to promote your brand while recruiting students, academics and professionals. Our ‘basic’ level Announcement that previously only included text now includes the option of displaying the logo of your institution. As a result, your offers will be more visible and prominent in search results. All types of institutions can post their Announcements for free using our new “Listed” Announcements We want to offer all institutions the option of listing their job openings, study programs, courses and events on INOMICS free of charge with our new ‘Listed’ Announcement level. These ‘Listed’ Announcements will feature on the website and will appear amongst search results but will not include a logo or any additional promotion on the INOMICS website. New UI to post Announcements We want to make it easier for you to book your announcements, packs and subscriptions. All Announcement levels are now clearly listed on our publish page. There you can choose between the number of posts, the study or career opportunity you wish to share and the level of promotion you wish to book. Additionally, you will be able to get an overview of your subscriptions and packs directly on the publish page before you proceed with a new booking. News about the recruitment industry, research and higher education will be available to all customers in our news section on 11academianetworks.com As you may have heard, INOMICS has expanded and launched 10 more websites all under the name brand of 11 Academia Networks. We have created a special section on 11academianetworks.com where we host all industry news, tips and tricks to help you get the most of your campaign on INOMICS or any of our new niche websites. This part of the website will be launched in August so stay tuned to discover our News section soon! Announcements shared on the relevant platform When you post an opportunity on INOMICS, the announcement will also be shared on our platform that matches the announcement’s discipline or type. For example, when you post a conference announcement in the field of economics, it will also be visible on Conference Monkey, our new niche website for conferences, adding extra visibility to your announcement among the appropriate audiences. The changes mentioned above do not affect your current campaigns on INOMICS. If you have any questions about your next INOMICS campaign or require more information about subscriptions, please contact your Account Manager or write us at info@inomics.com
This summer we are happy to introduce a faster and improved INOMICS to our users and customers. Over the last few months, we have worked hard to improve our design towards building a faster website and a friendly UI that helps our users and customers make the most of INOMICS. Please find below the latest updates coming to INOMICS this summer:
Top Economics Think Tanks and Research Institutes in Latin America
1. Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) México, Mexico The CIDE is a social sciences research institution which offers funding and promotes development of future social leaders, with a focus on economic, political, and social issues. They perform work in six academic divisions: public administration, economics, international studies, legal studies, political studies, and history. 2. Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo (GRADE) Lima, Peru The Group for the Analysis of Development seeks to develop applied research to improve public policy, especially with regard to the development of Peru and other Latin American countries. They perform research in the areas of economics, education, the environment, and social studies. 3. Centro de Estudios Públicos Santiago, Chile This think tank based in Chile works on the study of public issues and the dissemination of these findings to the public and to decision makers. They have published papers on topics including the relationship between economic policy and the military, the importance of the environment in developmental work, and effective policies for improving the quality of education in schools. 4. Fundación para la Educación Superior y el Desarrollo (Fedesarrollo) Colombia The Foundation for Higher Education and Development (Fedesarrollo) works in Columbia to perform research into public policy issues, in order to promote economic and social development within the country. This covers topics such as the baking system, the benefits of renewable energy technologies, and the efficacy of health care programs. Find below a list of further economics think tanks in Latin America, as provided by RePEc. Argentina Centro de Estudios para el Desarrollo Argentino (CENDA) (Center for the Study of Argentinean Development), Buenos Aires Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento (CIPPEC) (Center for the Implementation of Public Policies promoting Equity and Growth), Buenos Aires Centro de Investigación y Formación de la República Argentina (CIFRA) (Center for Research and Studies of the Republic of Argentina), Buenos Aires Centro de Investigación y Acción Social (CIAS) (Center for Social Research and Action), Buenos Aires Fundación Capital (Capital Foundation), Buenos Aires Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas Latinoamericanas (FIEL) (Foundation for Economic Research on Latin America), Buenos Aires Fundación Friedrich A. von Hayek (Friedrich A. von Hayek Foundation), Buenos Aires Fundación Norte y Sur (Noth and South Foundation), Buenos Aires Fundación Siena (Siena Foundation), Buenos Aires Grupo Sophia (Sophia Group), Buenos Aires Instituto de Estudios de las Finanzas Públicas Argentinas (IEFPA) (Institute for Argentine Public Finance Studies), Buenos Aires Instituto de Estudios sobre la Realidad Argentina y Latinoamericana (IERAL) (Institute for the Study of the Argentine and Latinamerican Reality), Córdoba Instituto Torcuato di Tella (ITDT) (Torcuato di Tella Institute), Buenos Aires Libertad y Progreso (Liberty and Progress), Buenos Aires Bolivia Fundación Milenio (Milenio Foundation), La Paz Grupo Nacional de Trabajo para la Participación (GNTP) (National Work Group on Participation), Santa Cruz Brazil Transparencia Brasil (Transparency Brazil), Sao Paulo Chile Centro de Estudios Públicos (Center for Public Studies), Santiago Corporación de Estudios para Latinoamérica (CIEPLAN) (Corporation for the Study of Latin America), Santiago Estudios Nueva Economía (ENE) (New Economy Studies), Santiago Fundació SOL (SOL Foundation), Santiago Instituto Libertad (Liberty Institute), Santiago Libertad y Desarrollo (Liberty and Development), Santiago Colombia Fundación para la Educación Superior y el Desarrollo (Fedesarrollo) (Foundation for Higher Education and Development) Costa Rica Academia de Centroamérica (Academy of Central-America), San José Ecuador Corporación de Estudios para el Desarrollo (CORDES) (Corporation for the Study of Development), Quito El Salvador Fundación Salvadoreña para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUSADES) (Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development), La Libertad Guatemala Asociación de Investagación y Estudios Sociales (ASIES) (Social Research and Studies Association), Ciudad de Guatemala Instituto Centroamericano de Estudios Fiscales (ICEFI) (Central American Institute for Fiscal Studies), Ciudad de Guatemala Mexico Centro de Estudios Espinosa Yglesias (CEEY) (Espinosa Yglesias Study Center), México Centro de Investigación Económica y Presupuestaria (CIEP) (Center for Economic and Fiscal Research), México Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) (Center for Research and Teaching of Economics), México Fundación BBVA Bancomer (BBVA Bancomer Foundation), México Nicaragua Fundación Nicaragüense para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUNIDES) (Nicaraguayan Foundation for Economic and Social Development), Managua Fundacion Internacional para el Desafio Economico Global (FIDEG) (International Foundation Global Economic Challenge) Paraguay Instituto Desarrollo (Development Institute), Asunción Peru Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo (GRADE) (Group for the Analysis of Development), Lima Instituto de Economía de Libre Mercado (IELM) (Institute of Free Market Economics) Instituto de Estudios Sociales del Rímac (IESR) (Rimac Institute for Social Studies), Pueblo Libre/Lima Instituto de Libre Empresa (ILE) (Free Enterprise Institute), Lima Instituto Libertad y Democracia (ILD) (Institute for Liberty and Democracy), Lima Venezuela Centro de Divulgación del Conocimiento Económico (CEDICE) (Center for Education on Economic Knowledge), Caracas Instituto Libertad y Prosperidad, Caracas
In the field of economics, many students want to eventually work in a think tank or research institution. That's why we're compiling lists of the best institutions around the world, and today we're looking at Latin America.
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Barcelona, Spain Barcelona is a hugely popular destination for tourists and travellers thanks to its warm weather, tasty food, rich cultural history, and relaxed way of life. These qualities make it a great destination for conference goers too. Accommodation is relatively affordable, and it has the nearby international Barcelona–El Prat Airport which makes travelling there easy. One important tip if you're attending a conference in Barcelona is to make sure that you're drinking plenty of water. The average temperature there is over 20°C, getting up to 30°C at the height of summer. Pack a big hat and plenty of sunscreen and make sure that you're fully hydrated to deal with the heat! Conferences which are coming up soon in Barcelona include: University of Barcelona - Living the Future: International Conference on Technology, Engineering, Education & Computer LF-TEEC EDULEARN17 (9th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies) 2017 9th International Conference on Information Management and Engineering (ICIME 2017) - Ei Compendex and Scopus Berlin, Germany Berlin is best known for its art and for its party scene, but there's also a significant academic community in the city, with a particular prominence of institutions working in the areas of neuroscience, medicine, linguistics, and the humanities. Berlin's laid back vibe is obvious as you stroll through the city's many parks or when you head out to one of the many small bars in the night life areas. Berlin is an attractive conference destination due to its cheap food and accommodation, easy access thanks to several airports and innumerable train connections, and significant network of academic institutions. Upcoming conferences in Berlin include: 2017 4th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems Engineering (CPESE 2017) - SCOPUS, Ei Compendex 6th European Conference on Mental Health IOTOD 2017: Improving outcomes in the treatment of opioid dependence Istanbul, Turkey Famed for its gorgeous architecture and rich history, Istanbul is on the must-visit lists of many travellers. Right at the border between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been an important centre for trade and culture for thousands of years. Now it is home to many academic institutions and is a popular location for international conferences. If you are from Europe or the US, you will probably need a visa to travel to Turkey. However, these visas can be applied for online and do not cost much – typically around $20 or so. Just make sure to apply for your visa as early as possible to make your travel planning easier. Some conferences happening soon in Istanbul: CINECRI 17: IV. International Film Studies and Cinematic Arts Conference APPLIED SCIENCES 17: International Conference on Applied Sciences and Engineering MECHATECH 17: International Mechanical Engineering and Technologies Conference Warsaw, Poland The capital city of Poland is a cosmopolitan, arty place in which you can enjoy exceptional food and drink. Accommodation is cheap and easily available, and the city is well connected by train and by air from the nearby Chopin airport. The meeting of traditional Soviet architecture with modern urban culture makes Warsaw an appealing destination for travel and for conferences. Poland is becoming a significant force in academia in Eastern Europe, and this is reflected in the diversity and quality of conferences which take place there. Upcoming conferences in Warsaw include: 2017 International Conference on Gender Studies International Conference "History & Society - Dialogue of the Deaf" 24th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development Florence, Italy Offering breathtaking churches and art as well as delicious Italian food, Florence is a culture-lover's paradise. With a profound connection to history and art, the city hosts a number of prominent international conferences each year and is a great place to experience some of the factors that make Italy such an intriguing country for visitors. Conferences to be held soon in Florence include: LLCE2017: Language, Literature and Culture in Education 2017 6th International Conference on Computer Engineering and Bioinformatics (ICCEB 2017) 2017 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICOAI 2017) For a list of great conferences which you could attend, check out conferencemonkey.org.
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5 reasons why your paper got rejected from a conference
1. Your project wasn't relevant to the conference theme Generally, a conference will have a theme which is relevant to the main subject of the field. For example, an international development conference might focus on a particular country, region, or research methodology. For the best chances of having your paper accepted to the conference, you need to find a way to link your work to the theme of the conference. Think about how your work could be relevant to the theme – even if it isn't directly related, you might be able to find a way that your results could have an impact on the theme more broadly. 2. Your abstract had too much theory and not enough results While it's true that conferences do often accept theoretical work as well as empirical work, it can be much harder to get a theoretical paper accepted than an empirical one. If your paper has been rejected, it might have been because it focused too much on theoretical aspects. If you have empirical results, even if they are incomplete or preliminary, then you should include this information in your abstract for better chances of being accepted. Alternatively, if you wish to submit a purely theoretical paper, make sure that you choose the conference to which you are submitting carefully. Some conferences are more welcoming of theoretical work than others. 3. Your project is not yet far enough along to present Conferences offer you the chance to present your work and to get feedback on it, even if your project is still underway and you have not yet completed it. For example, perhaps you are planning to perform your experiment with 40 participants, but so far you have only done it with 20 participants. In this case, you might do a quick preliminary data analysis to see whether your results look promising, and then present them at a conference if they do. However, you cannot always present very early work. If you don't yet have results, or if you have only run a very small number of participants, then your work is unlikely to be accepted for a conference. 4. Your project is not original enough A big draw of the work presented at conferences is that it is new and cutting edge. There is some work which is less likely to be accepted, such as a replication of a previous study. Although this can be important and useful work, it is not novel enough to be presented at a conference. Try to find the unique angle that your work offers – whether that is in terms of theoretical ideas, experimental methodology, or potential consequences of your study. You need to be able to show how your work is different from what has been done previously, to demonstrate that it would be useful for a conference audience to hear about it. 5. Your abstract didn't convey why your project is interesting Finally, even with the best project in the world, you won't be accepted to present at a conference if you abstract isn't good. Make sure that you follow any guidelines given by the conference organisers – for example, conferences often have a strict maximum word count for abstracts, and they may have a required structure too. Also, give a brief overview of your results in your abstract and ensure that you talk about why your research is novel or important. Make it easy for anyone to read your abstract and immediately know what your work is about and why it is of interest.
When you want to present your work at a conference, either as a poster or as a presentation, then you need to first submit an abstract. A committee from the conference will go through all the abstracts and choose some of them to be presented at the conference. So there are times when you will be not be invited to present your work at the conference. But why is this? What leads to your paper being rejected from a conference? Here are five reasons that this might happen.