1st Giorgio Mortara Prize 

For the best paper in economics co-authored by an Italian-Brazilian research team

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Italian-Brazilian Economics Association is awarding a prize worth 1,000 euros for the best paper in economics co-authored by an Italian-Brazilian research team.

The Scientific Committee of the prize is soliciting working papers from any area of economics and on any topic.

The winning article will be announced in early 2026. One member of the research team will be invited to attend the 2026 AIBE Workshop, which will take place in Italy, in order to present the paper.

TO APPLY

Submit a copy of your manuscript, together with contact details, names and affiliations of all co-authors, and proofs of AIBE membership. Annual membership can be obtained here. It is valid for 1 year and starts at 2 euros.

The deadline for submission is 15 January 2026 (midnight, Italy)

ELIGIBILITY AND RULES

• Authors may be of any nationality. Yet, at least one co-author should be based at an Italian academic or research institution, AND at least one co-author should be based at a Brazilian academic or research institution.

• Submissions should be in English and must be working papers not yet accepted for publication at the time of submission. However, they may be under review.

• The Scientific Committee will consider contributions from any area of economics and on any topic, even if unrelated to Italy, Brazil or to the topic of the 2026 AIBE Workshop (yet to be announced).

• At least one co-author should be a member of AIBE. 

• The winning paper will be selected based on academic criteria of originality, rigour, clarity and contribution to scholarship.