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Whitney K. Newey, a prominent figure in econometric theory, receives the 2026 edition of the $300,000 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize.

Whether you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your economics field, summer schools are an ideal opportunity for you. Many reputable universities run intensive but stimulating summer courses that give students the chance to increase their academic standing.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, featuring 223 remarkable artists, scientists, and scholars selected from nearly 5,000 applicants across 55 fields. Of these, one is an economist, and two are data scientists.

Students from the TU905 BSc Economics and Finance programme at TU Dublin have triumphed at the Goodbody Student Managed Fund Competition, showcasing their expertise in investment management.

Ludwig Straub has been awarded the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal for his significant contributions to macroeconomic modeling. His research addresses agent heterogeneity and its impact on economic dynamics, particularly in relation to consumer behavior and fiscal policy.

The National Bank of Slovakia is inviting research proposals to support economic and financial studies, with grants ranging from €5,000 to €70,000. 

If you are an undergraduate student of economics, the prospect of a Master’s, MRes or PhD can feel hard to picture. You might be wondering what the pace is like, how mathematical the first term really is, and what “graduate-level” expectations look like day to day.One practical way to find out is to take part in a summer school designed specifically as a bridge into postgraduate study. These courses introduce more advanced methods than most undergraduate programmes cover in depth, and they help you identify what to strengthen before you apply.

Prominent economist Claudia Goldin is set to receive the prestigious Talcott Parsons Prize for her groundbreaking work in economic history, particularly related to women's roles in the economy.

The BBVA Foundation has announced Charles Manski, a professor at Northwestern University, as winner of the 18th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Economics, Finance and Management category, for his groundbreaking work in measuring uncertainty in economic research, impacting public policy analysis.