Bank of Canada Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA) 2025

Are you a full-time graduate student with groundbreaking ideas in economics or finance? The Bank of Canada is now accepting submissions for its 2025 Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA). This prestigious opportunity invites PhD students studying in Canada—or Canadian citizens studying abroad—to present their original work, receive feedback from top researchers and policymakers, and compete for up to $2,500 in prizes. Shortlisted finalists will be flown to Ottawa for a fully funded workshop on November 5, 2025, followed by the Bank’s renowned Annual Conference.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 7, 2025,
2. Value: $2,500,
3. Study Level: PhD,
4. Sponsor: Bank of Canada,
5. Course to Study: Economics, Finance,
6. Eligible Country: All Countries.

Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Canada Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA) 2025

1. Must be a PhD student in economics or finance
2. Must still be enrolled as a PhD student as of November 2025
3. Paper must be written alone or with another graduate student only
4. The paper must be related to economics or finance
5. You do not need to be studying in Canada—open to all nationalities

Application Documents

1. Paper (PDF)
2. Your research paper (single-authored or co-authored with another graduate student) in PDF format focused on economics or finance.
3. Confirmation of Student Status
4. A short email or letter from your supervisor, department head, or graduate director confirming you're a full-time PhD student as of September 7, 2025.

Benefits of Bank of Canada Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA) 2025

1. Following the workshop, winners receive $2,500, and the runner-up gets $1,000

How to Apply

1. Make sure you're a full-time PhD student as of November 2025
2. Write or choose a paper related to economics or finance
3. Ensure the paper is written by you alone or with another graduate student only
4. Ask your supervisor or department head to write a short letter or email confirming your PhD status as of September 7, 2025
5. Get all documents ready.
6. Your paper (PDF)
7. Confirmation of your student status
8. A note if the paper is co-authored
9. Email everything to studentpaperaward@bank-banque-canada.ca
10. Send your application before the deadline: September 7, 2025

For more details, visit Bank of Canada Scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

September 7, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Bank of Canada Graduate Student Paper Award (GSPA) 2025