About the Award

The Canadian Women Economists Network / Réseau de Femmes Économistes (CWEN/RFÉ) Young Researcher Prize is awarded every two years to recognize outstanding research excellence by a young woman economist. The prize was established in 2010 and the recipient receives $1,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must hold a current, primary appointment in Canada.
• Nominees must be at the beginning of their career, typically within 10 years of receipt of a PhD.
• The award is open to young women economists demonstrating research excellence.

Nomination Process

For inquiries about the nomination process or to submit a nomination, please contact the awards committee at CWEN.RFE.award@cwen-rfe.org.

The Young Researcher Award alternates biennially with the network's survey on the gender composition of faculty and students in academic economics departments. In years when the award is not given, CWEN/RFÉ conducts and publishes its Report of the Status of Women Economists.