“Dr. Raúl Prebisch” Economic Research Annual Award | 18th edition, 2026
University students, young professionals, and professionals with a PhD thesis in Economics are called to participate in the BCRA’s 18th edition of the “Dr. Raúl Prebisch” Economic Research Annual Award.
The initiative seeks to promote research on topics related to central banking and strengthen the BCRA’s link with the academic community.
Call for Submissions Closed
The submission of papers concluded on September 30, 2026.
Download the terms and conditions for 2026
Who can participate
University Students
Students of Economics or related studies from public or private universities in Argentina whose diplomas have not been issued as of May 31, 2026. They are required to submit a certificate showing that they are regular students.
Young Professionals
Graduates in Economics or related studies from universities in Argentina are eligible to participate.
Applicants must have obtained their first undergraduate degree after May 31, 2021.
PhD Thesis
Professionals with a PhD Thesis in Economics approved between 2020 and 2026 may apply if they were:
– Approved by universities in Argentina; or;
– Approved by universities abroad, provided they were submitted by Argentine citizens.
These criteria correspond to the specific conditions established for each category in the 2026 edition.
Topics
The papers in the University Students and Young Professionals categories must address any of the following topics:
– Monetary issues
– Banking issues
– Payment systems and methods
– Foreign exchange issues
– Financial issues
– Macroeconomics
Papers may be either theoretical or empirical, and may focus on the Argentine or the international economy.
In the PhD Thesis category, priority will be given to papers that are relevant, pertinent and original in relation to the objectives of the BCRA.
Important dates
September 30, 2026
Deadline for paper submissions.
Date to be confirmed
Announcement of the awarded papers on the BCRA’s website and social media.
Last two months of 2026
Awards ceremony, on the date and in the manner determined by the BCRA.
Jury
Vladimir Werning | Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)
Mauro Alessandro | Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)
Sebastián Katz | Central Bank of Argentina and Universidad de Buenos Aires (BCRA-UBA)
Laura D’Amato | Universidad de Buenos Aires and Universidad del Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos de Argentina (UBA-UCEMA)
Questions
Inquiries regarding the contest may be submitted through the following channels:
Email: premio.invest@bcra.gob.ar
Phone: (011) 4348-3582