LSEG Research Grant Competition

This is the fourth edition of the LSEG Research Grant Competition, an initiative created through the collaboration between the Faculty of Economics at the University of Gdańsk and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group).

PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION

Our shared goal - as a University and as Business - is to promote knowledge and science. Through the LSEG Research Grant Competition, we aim to encourage ambitious students to expand their competencies by conducting a comprehensive research project on one of the proposed topics.

RESEARCH GRANT

The best projects will be awarded! The amount of the Basic Grant, funded by LSEG, is PLN 3,000.00 gross for each individual or group project*. In addition, selected winners will receive a Special Grant ranging from PLN 5,000.00 to PLN 8,000.00 for each chosen individual or group project*. The total prize pool is PLN 40,000.00 gross.

*A group may consist of up to 3 people; the grant amount is divided among the participants. 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 13, 2026 – Submission of the competition application via e-mail to: lukasz.dopierala@ug.edu.pl

January 20, 2026 – Notification of selected participants admitted to Stage II

April 10, 2026 – Submission of the presentation and the article or extended abstract**

May 2026 – Presentation of results

June 2026 – Award ceremony

  ** In accordance with the declaration made in the competition application.

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