Call for Papers: DSE Young Scholar Seminar 2026

Call for Papers

DSE Young Scholar Seminar 2026

Under the aegis of

Ministry of Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises, Government of India

February 14–16, 2026

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

About the Seminar

The Delhi School of Economics (DSE) invites submissions for the DSE Young Scholar Seminar 2026, scheduled to be held from February 14 to 16, 2026.

This seminar provides a vibrant academic platform for young researchers to present their ongoing research, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers and experts in the field.

Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, the seminar aims to foster scholarly collaboration and promote impactful economic research addressing contemporary issues.

Highlights

• Panel Discussion: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Special Lecture: Prof. Dilip Mookherjee (Boston University), a distinguished economist known for his contributions to development and institutional economics.

Submission Areas

Submissions are invited in — but not limited to — the following areas of economics:

• Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Health Economics
• Education Economics
• Development Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Labour Economics
• Economic Theory

High-quality papers from other branches of economics are also welcome.

Target Group

The seminar is designed for:

• Doctoral candidates
• Early-career researchers
• Post-doctoral scholars
• Assistant Professors or Lecturers (with up to five years of teaching or research experience)

Applicants should be affiliated with Indian institutions and enrolled in Economics or related disciplines.

Submission Guidelines

Participants are encouraged to submit their full paper in PDF format (maximum file size: 2 MB).

Submissions must be made through the following link:

🔗 https://forms.gle/fSKTbKX7FurcLGv66

All submitted papers should be original and adhere to standard academic conventions in economics.

📅 Important Dates

EventDatePaper Submission DeadlineJanuary 5, 2026Notification of AcceptanceJanuary 31, 2026Seminar DatesFebruary 14–16, 2026

Travel and Accommodation

Participants enrolled in Indian institutions outside Delhi-NCR will receive a travel allowance (TA) of up to ₹10,000 and will be provided accommodation.

Participants from Delhi-NCR will receive a TA of up to ₹1,000 per day.

Organising Committee

• Ram Singh (Chair)
• Deepak Kumar
• Manish Kumar
• Rohit Parasar
• Sandip Datta
• Varun Kumar Das

For queries: yss2026@econdse.org

Summary

The DSE Young Scholar Seminar 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for emerging economists to present their research, network with peers, and gain insights from leading academicians. Researchers working in diverse areas of economics are encouraged to apply and contribute to this engaging academic event.

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