Are you currently in the process of writing your thesis (Master or Bachelor) about a quantitative finance subject? And do you have the confidence to present your dissertation to an expert panel, selected by the CFA Societies participating in the project? If you are in for a challenge and if you would like to make an impact in the field of quantitative investing, the CFA European QuantAwards are for you!! Submit an innovative research report in quantitative finance for a chance to win one of the 3 prizes below.
You will be asked to summarize your Master's or Bachelor's dissertation and submit your paper (according to these guidelines) in order to have a chance of winning one of the 3 prizes below:
1st PRIZE: €3,000 + trip to the award ceremony
2nd PRIZE: €2,000 + trip to the award ceremony
3rd PRIZE: €1000 + trip to the award ceremony
Quant Awards are open to university students and interns in quantitative finance regardless of speciality. Professional experience must be limited to internships, which should not exceed 3 years in total. Applications are free.
Students must submit their original research focusing on the topic of Quantitative Finance. The report should concentrate on the importance and practical applications rather than the technique. It can consist of an end of studies dissertation, internship report or work carried out specifically for the Quant Awards.
You can subscribe to the competition here before end of May 31st, and submit your contribution here before August 31st. Winners announced in November 2024.
The judging panel consists of 8 judges, including a Chairperson. The panel may call on external experts if participation is particularly high or if a given report requires additional technical oversight.
Reports are judged anonymously, with a code replacing the names of the candidates. Each submission will be marked by two juries, from 1 to 10. Their mark is a weighted average of four criteria:
The final mark will be the sum of the marks of two juries. Decisions may not be appealed.
The Award Ceremony will take place towards the end of the year. It will be held in the country where the winner applied. All winners will be invited, and travel and housing costs covered (with a limit of €750 per person).
The 2023 competition in Oslo
The 2022 competition in Dublin
The 2021 competition in Amsterdam
The QuantAwards is an initiative of several CFA Societies, that are the local chapters of CFA Institute, the non-profit, global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The Institute offers the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program, a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills. The Societies aim to support and contribute to the progress and stability of the national investment community by organizing professional education, setting standards, sharpening ethics, improving competence and sharing knowledge and supporting the industry in many other ways.
In 2024 starts the 10th edition and features the participation of CFA Society France, CFA Society Netherlands, CFA Society Norway and CFA Society Ireland, CFA Society Belgium, CFA Society Spain, CFA Society Italy and CFA Society Turkye.
For more information, please contact the participating CFA societies or follow our Quant Awards LinkedIn group. On behalf of the CFA Society Netherlands, Bob Jansen is your contact person.
Read our 2023 winners papers here
Read our 2022 winners papers here
Read our 2021 winners papers here