Location: Virtual
Eligibility:
- Letter from the student’s Faculty Mentor certifying:
- Paper was written while the author was an undergraduate
- If the student has already graduated from the undergraduate program, that the degree was conferred within the past academic year.
- Paper has not already been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
- Follow the formatting guidelines
Prices & Fees
Key Dates:
- Submit Paper to journals@iaes.org: June 16
Contact Information: journals@iaes.org
For questions about the event, please contact the event coordinator listed.
Apply & Learn More: Link
“To encourage undergraduate interest in economic issues, International Atlantic Economic Society cordially invite students to compete in the IAES Annual Best Undergraduate Paper Award (BUPA) competition on 10 October 2026. The IAES strives to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students worldwide. Each year, four finalists are selected to present their research orally.”
Winner receives: $1,000, commemorative plaque, & publication of their paper on Atlantic Economic Journal
All finalists receive: $100, commemorative plaque, & 800 summary of paper on Atlantic Economic Journal


