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Submit to Explore Econ

Details on how to submit either a research paper or poster to Explore Econ and how to enter the EconFrame photo competition can be found below.

Key dates
Thursday 12 January 2023Submissions window for paper, poster and EconFrame photo competition entries opens
Wednesday 26 April 2023Submission deadline for paper, poster and EconFrame photo competition entries opens
Wednesday 24 May 2023Peer voting for Best Paper or Poster opens
Sunday 4 June 2023Peer voting for Best Paper or Poster closes
Wednesday 7 June 2023 14:00-17:00Explore Econ conference, where the wining submissions are presented. To be followed by an End of Year drinks and BBQ celebration, where we'll send the year off in style

Submit a paper

Your paper can be based on a coursework essay or data project you have completed in the course of your studies. You will need to record and submit an accompanying five-minute video presentation too.

  • Open to: Second and Final Year undergraduate students in the Department of Economics
  • Word limit: 1,500 words
  • Video presentation time limit: Five minutes
  • Individual or group applications welcome
  • Submission deadline: Wednesday 26 April 2023

Submit a poster

Your poster can be based on a coursework essay or data project you have completed in the course of your studies. You will need to record and submit an accompanying three-minute video presentation too.

  • Open to: All undergraduate students in the Department of Economics 
  • Video presentation time limit: Three minutes 
  • Individual or group applications welcome
  • Submission deadline: Wednesday 26 April 2023

Enter the EconFrame photo competition

Sponsored by CORE Econ

Submit an original photo capturing real-world economics and win up to £100 in Amazon vouchers.

  • Open to: Any student enrolled on any undergraduate programme, globally
  • Individual or group applications welcome
  • Submission deadline: Wednesday 26 April 2023

Entries should include:

  • one original photo
  • a description explaining how the photo relates to concepts explained in any CORE Econ ebook
  • a brief description of the location
  • the participant/s' name(s), institution(s) and email address

Full competition terms and conditions can be viewed on the CORE Econ website. Take a look at the winning entries from previous years.

If you have any questions, please email contact@core-econ.org.

What happens next?

Your submission will be evaluated by our Scientific Committee, which is comprised of distinguished academics, industry experts and UCL students.

Shortlisted entries will be showcased on the website for peer shortlisting, with the best entries awarded prizes and invited to present at the Explore Econ conference in June.

Prizes will be awarded in following categories:

  • 1st prize submission
  • 2nd prize submission
  • People's Choice submission
  • EconFrame Photo Competition
  • First Year Challenge 
  • Stone Centre Prize