Published: 23 Jun 2025 25 views
Are you a full-time graduate student with groundbreaking ideas in economics or finance? The Bank of Canada is now accepting submissions for its 2025 Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA). This prestigious opportunity invites PhD students studying in Canada—or Canadian citizens studying abroad—to present their original work, receive feedback from top researchers and policymakers, and compete for up to $2,500 in prizes. Shortlisted finalists will be flown to Ottawa for a fully funded workshop on November 5, 2025, followed by the Bank’s renowned Annual Conference.
Following the workshop, winners receive $2,500, and the runner up gets $1,000
Must be a PhD student in economics or finance
Must still be enrolled as a PhD student as of November 2025
Paper must be written alone or with another graduate student only
Paper must be related to economics or finance
You do not need to be studying in Canada — open to all nationalities
Paper (PDF)
Your research paper (single-authored or co-authored with another graduate student) in PDF format, focused on economics or finance.
Confirmation of Student Status
A short email or letter from your supervisor, department head, or graduate director, confirming you're a full-time PhD student as of September?7,?2025.
Make sure you're a full-time PhD student as of November 2025
Write or choose a paper related to economics or finance
Ensure the paper is written by you alone or with another graduate student only
Ask your supervisor or department head to write a short letter or email confirming your PhD status as of September 7, 2025
Get all documents ready:
Your paper (PDF)
Confirmation of your student status
A note if the paper is co-authored
Email everything to [email protected]
Send your application before the deadline: September 7, 2025
For more details, visit Bank of Canada Scholarship webpage.
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