Month: October 2025

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Research & Academia

Call for Submissions — Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review (CUER)

Cornell University’s premier undergraduate economics journal is now accepting submissions for its next issue. CUER publishes student research on contemporary economic issues and welcomes both past papers and original work.

  • Who can submit: Undergraduate students in economics or related fields
  • Submission deadline: October 16, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
  • How to submit: Complete the Google Form with your paper in Word format and basic details
  • Questions: Email cueconomicreview@gmail.com

This is a great opportunity to showcase your research in a student-run journal distributed across Cornell and online.

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Grad School Research & Academia

Opportunities from Duke University: Competition & New Master’s Program

1. New Ideas Competition

Duke University has launched the 4th annual New Ideas competition, focused on exploring how business can be a force for good in society.

  • Who can apply? Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (any major).
  • Prize: A 3-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Duke in April 2026 to present proposals, network with business leaders, and engage in professional development.
  • Deadline: January 21, 2026.
  • More info & application: New Ideas Competition

2. Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability

Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment has launched a new 10-month pre-professional degree: Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability.

  • Prepares students to lead in a climate-disrupted economy.
  • Open to seniors interested in graduate study.
  • Offers unique interdisciplinary training at the intersection of business, environment, and sustainability.

📩 Questions? Contact the program directly.

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Career Events Research & Academia

Research Associate Opening – Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) in Washington, DC is hiring a Research Associate to join their team. IWPR is the nation’s preeminent think tank committed to advancing women’s economic equity and eliminating structural barriers in the workforce and society.

About the Role:

  • Conduct research and analysis on equitable work, wages, education, caregiving, and reproductive justice.
  • Work with large datasets, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and contribute to high-quality reports and briefs.
  • Collaborate across research, communications, and policy teams to advance IWPR’s mission.

Details:

  • Location: Washington, DC (hybrid role)
  • Salary: $71,820 – $89,262/year
  • Deadline: October 9, 2025
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred; experience in data analysis and research required.

Apply here: IWPR Research Associate Application