Award
Young Academic Award 2026
Recognising the best research on financial centers and the future of finance. €3,000 first prize, presented at our Annual General Meeting.
Submit your paper €3,000 First prize
4 Editions held
28 Eligible member centers
Judging criteria
Originality
Novel research on financial centers, cross-border finance, or the future of financial services.
Rigor
Sound methodology and clear, evidence-based argumentation.
Relevance
Direct relevance to WAIFC's mission of cooperation among international financial centers.
Previous winners
Winners of the fourth annual Young Academic Award announced
Top finalists presented their research at the Annual General Meeting, with €3,000 awarded to the overall winner.
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Open to early-career researchers writing on financial centers and the future of finance. Contact us for submission guidelines and deadlines.