Economics of Talent Conference
The NBER Economics of Talent Conference seeks research on how identifying and nurturing talented individuals impacts science, innovation, and economic growth.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: July 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: No direct grant funding; selected presenters may receive travel support.
Summary: This conference seeks research on identifying, developing, and understanding the economic impact of talented individuals.
Key Information: Submit a paper or extended abstract by July 6, 2026, for consideration; early-career and non-NBER scholars are especially encouraged.
Description
The Economics of Talent Conference, hosted by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), focuses on how identifying and nurturing high-potential individuals shapes science, innovation, and economic growth. The event welcomes research addressing early identification of talent, interventions to nurture talent, the contributions of talented individuals to various sectors, migration and policy impacts, participation in STEM competitions, human capital accumulation, allocation of talent across sectors, and barriers to realizing individual potential. The conference aims to bring together innovative work that advances our understanding of how talent drives progress.
