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Competitions suitable for IES students
Check out the list of international competitions below! You can either apply with your thesis or research paper, or compete as a team.
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Competitions you can enter with your thesis or research paper
- Jozef Vavroušek Award, deadline: July 24, 2026
- Young Economist of the Year Award - autumn 2026 (exact dates to be announced)
- Bolzano Award, deadline October 31, 2026
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Competitions you can enter as a team
News
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Announcement of the FSV UK Academic Senate elections for the 2027–2029 term
At its meeting on September 15, 2026, AS FSV UK announced—pursuant to Article 1 of the AS FSV UK Election Rules —that electronic elections for the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, for the 2027–2029 term would be held from November 24 to 26, 2026. AS FSV UK has set the period for submitting nominations for candidates to AS FSV UK from 9:00 a.m. on October 7, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026. -
CFA Institute Investment Research Challenge 2026/2027
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute organizes an international student competition in company valuation. Teams of 3-5 students are assigned a mentor, a CFA charter-holder with extensive business experience. Winners proceed to the European and global rounds. Come learn more on October 13 and apply by October 22, 2026. -
CNB Announces Research Cooperation Program for Students
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is launching the first edition of its research collaboration program for university students. The program gives students the opportunity to work on their thesis using non-public CNB data under the supervision of a CNB research consultant. An information webinar for interested students and supervisors will take place on October 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. -
Mental Health Day on 8 October 2026 at the Jinonice Campus and in the Hollar and Opletalova Buildings
On Thursday, 8 October 2026, join us in the ground floor area of the Jinonice Campus for a morning dedicated to wellbeing. Enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by student societies, play table football, plant a little something of your own and take part in a variety of activities. This time, you can meet our canine therapy team in the Hollar building. All students and staff are warmly welcome! -
IES Director’s Welcome to the New Academic Year 2026/2027
Welcome to the new academic year 2026/2027 at the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University! A particularly warm welcome goes to those of you who are starting at IES this year—whether in Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral programs. The new academic year also comes with several practical updates - please check them below. -
Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) Program Presentation for Charles University Bachelor's Students
Are you interested in a rewarding career in finance that makes a meaningful impact on society? Do you seek the expertise to excel in sustainable investing and rigorous economic analysis? Are you considering Master’s study at the prestigious Charles University—and wondering how to tailor your Bachelor’s coursework to prepare? Join us, in person or online, for a presentation of the Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) program on October 6 at 6:30 p.m.
