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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)
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Competitions you can enter as a team
News
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Apply for SDG Innovation Challenge
From 20–24 August 2026, the University of Copenhagen invites students from all disciplines and universities to make a difference at the SDG Innovation Challenge at UCPH Lighthouse. For five immersive days, students work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions to real‑world sustainability challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Submit your expression of interest by the end of May 2026. -
A team of students from IES represented Charles University in the Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026
Oryna Yakovenko, Hana Holčíková, and Dung Le represented our Institute of Economic Studies and Charles University in the 11th edition of the prestigious international competition Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026. Competing against 229 teams, they reached the second-highest performance level out of five. Congratulations! -
CFA Scholarships 2026
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute offers Awareness Scholarships granted to students interested in taking the CFA exams. The scholarship reduces the CFA Program enrollment and examination registration fee. How to apply? E-mail your application package to jiri.novak@fsv.cuni.cz no later than July 2, 2026 (23:59 CET). -
Become a Buddy: Discover the world without leaving Prague
Are you a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, and looking for something more than just lectures and exams? The Buddy Program offers you a unique opportunity to experience the world up close – right here in Prague. Become a guide, supporter, and friend to an international student arriving at FSV UK, and gain an experience that will enrich you with new perspectives and meaningful friendships. -
Change in FSV UK opening hours of libraries and reading rooms on 1, 8 and 13 May 2026
On May 1 and 8, 2026, the libraries in Jinonice and Opletalova, the Hollar Student Zone and the Opletalova study room will be closed. The night study room in Jinonice will be open from 9:00 am to midnight. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the libraries in Jinonice and Opletalova will be closed as part of the Rector's Sports Day. The night study room in Jinonice will be open from 09:00 am to midnight. You can also use the study room on Opletalova Street between 08:00 am and 8:00 am. -
Practical Lecture: How to Successfully Find a Job or Internship
Would you like to write a CV that stands out to recruiters? Not sure what should (or shouldn’t) be included in a cover letter? And do you know where to look for relevant job opportunities? Join this practical lecture with career counsellor at FSV UK, PhDr. Sylvie Fišerová. The lecture will take place on May 5, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:50 in room C612, Jinonice Campus.
