Athens Institute Undergraduate Economics Competition (AIUEC)
Promoting Excellence in Undergraduate Economic Research
About the Initiative
AIUEC is an international competition designed to promote high-quality economic research among undergraduate students worldwide. It aims to strengthen academic exchange and foster early engagement in economic theory, policy, and applications.
Objectives
- Cultivate rigorous, original economic research among undergraduate students across all fields of economic theory, policy, and applications
- Connect talented undergraduates with a global network of economists, academics, and research institutions
- Foster meaningful academic exchange through peer competition, expert review, and scholarly dialogue at an international conference
- Provide an early career platform for undergraduates to present their work, receive expert feedback, and explore postgraduate pathways
Timeline
30 September 2026 - 31 December 2026
-Submission of abstracts/proposals (application form)
-Decisions will be reached in less than four weeks. All submissions will be evaluated and will receive comments from at least three reviewers.
-Applicants whose proposals are selected will receive an official letter of acceptance.
1 January 2027 - 31 January 2027
Applicants with accepted proposals are required to complete registration. The registration fee is 150€ and covers access to all sessions of the 22nd Annual International Conference in Economic Theory and Policy (28–29 June 2027, Athens, Greece), publications, two lunches, an Official Ancient Athenian Dinner, entrance to Aristotle’s Lyceum, and an educational urban walk including entrance to the Acropolis (Parthenon).
1 February 2027 - 30 April 2027 (Optional)
Applicants may submit a draft paper. The review comments provided can be used to refine and improve the paper before its final submission.
31 May 2027
Deadline to submit the final paper. All submissions must follow the template available here.
28 & 29 June 2027
Oral presentations of papers will take place in parallel with the 22nd Annual International conference in Economic Theory, Policy (28 & 29 June 2027, Athens, Greece). All presentations will be included in the official conference program. All participants will receive an official certificate.
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Monday, 28 June 2027 09:00–12:00 Paper Presentations 12:00–14:00 Lunch 14:00–18:00 Paper Presentations 18:00–20:00 Visit Aristotle’s Lyceum |
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Tuesday, 29 June 2027 09:00–12:00 Paper Presentations 12:00–14:00 Lunch 14:00–17:00 Meeting of the Academic and Steering Committee to decide upon the prizes 17:00–20:00 Educational Urban Walk & Acropolis (Parthenon) Visit 20:00–22:00 Official Ancient Athenian Dinner & Announcement of Winners |
Application Submission
Please prepare and submit the following documents as part of your application:
Abstract Submission
Up to 1000 words outlining your research topic and methodology.
Biography
Short academic bio including background and research interests.
Recommendation Letter
Provided by a faculty member supporting your application.
Academic Record
GPA or course grades from your university studies.
Steering & Academic Committee
| Thanos (Athanasios) Skouras | Professor (Emeritus), Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece |
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| Henry Thompson | Professor (Emeritus), Auburn University, USA |
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| Chris Sakellariou | Associate Professor (Retired), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
| Pinar Akinci Acar | Associate Professor and Head, Department of Human Resources Management, Istanbul Medipol University, Türkiye |
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Advisory & Reviewers’ Board
| Andrei Radulescu | Senior Researcher, Institute for World Economy, Romania |
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JEL Track Committee
Review Process
All abstract submissions are evaluated and scored anonymously. Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit the full paper along with their registration form.
Each paper is assessed and scored by at least three specialists in the relevant field or track. Authors receive reviewers’ comments to help them prepare the final version of their written paper as well as their oral presentation for the conference.
The final ranking is determined by the Steering and Academic Committee based on both the final paper evaluation and the conference oral presentation. Awards are presented during the official dinner ceremony. All presenters receive an official certificate of participation in the oral presentation process.
Collaborating Universities & Institutes
Official university partners of the Athens Institute Undergraduate Economics Competition.
