AI, Digitization, and Financial Markets
Supports research on how AI and digital technologies are changing financial markets, especially in India and South Asia, for presentation at the ISB–NBER annual conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: June 17, 2026: Completed paper submission deadline (papers must be uploaded by 11:59pm EDT)
Funding Amounts: Travel allowance for one non-India-based author (business class); economy-class travel for all India-based co-authors; lodging and meals covered for all presenters.
Summary: Supports research on AI and digitization in financial markets, with emphasis on India and South Asia, for presentation at the ISB–NBER annual conference.
Description
This opportunity supports research to be presented at the fifth annual ISB–NBER Conference on Economic Policy and the Indian Economy, to be held December 14–15, 2026, at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, India. The conference focuses on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on financial services and markets. Key research themes include the impact of AI and fintech on household finance and inclusion, algorithmic tools in financial intermediation, productivity and technological adoption at the firm level, labor market implications, and the role of digital platforms in competition and economic outcomes. While the conference spotlights research relevant to India and South Asia, studies with broader or global implications are also welcome.
