Innovation in the Agricultural and Food System
The National Bureau of Economic Research supports original economic research on innovation and technology in the US agricultural and food system, culminating in a 2027 research conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: February 15, 2027: Paper submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Travel and hotel for up to two authors per accepted paper; no direct research funding
Summary: Supports economic research on innovation, technology, and market dynamics in the US agricultural and food system, culminating in a research conference.
Key Information: Papers must be original, not accepted for publication by May 2027, and may not make policy recommendations.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) with support from the USDA Economic Research Service, invites submissions of original economic research papers that explore innovation in the US agricultural and food system. The focus is on understanding how technological advances, market structures, institutions, and public policy shape innovation, technology adoption, and their broader impacts on productivity, resilience, and society. Selected papers will be presented at a research conference in Washington, DC in May 2027, with travel and accommodation support for up to two authors per paper.
