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NETSPAR THESIS AWARDS

Interested in topics related to aging and retirement?

 

Join the competition and win € 3,000!

You are writing your Bachelor's, Master's or Research Master's thesis, or dissertation about a topic related to Netspar's research program. Send us your thesis and you may win € 3,000!

The Netspar Thesis Awards are presented for outstanding theses at all levels and for best dissertation. In every category, a prize of € 3,000 is available.

Submit your thesis, before September 15, 2012.

Importance of aging issues

By the year 2050, nearly 35% of the European population will be aged 60 and over. The aging issue raises numerous questions. In particular with the current financial crisis. For example:
  • How do we maintain a sustainable pension system?
  • How do pensioners spend their money and how do they make financial decisions?
  • What is the impact of aging on economics and finance in general?

Conditions

To enter the competition and be eligible for these Netspar prizes, the following conditions and guidelines are important:
  • Students enrolled in any of the educational programs offered by universities worldwide may participate;
  • The thesis/dissertation topic should be related to Netspar's research program;
  • The thesis/dissertation can either be based on academic literature or can be written during an internship at one of Netspar's partners;
  • The thesis/dissertation has to be defended between September 15, 2011 and September 15, 2012;
  • The criteria to select winners are:
    • Academic quality;
    • Fits Netspar's research program;
    • Fits the interest of Netspar's non-academic partners;
    • Creativity.
  • The final submission date for nominations is September 15, 2012;
  • The Editorial Board of Netspar selects the winners;
  • The awards will be presented at the Netspar International Pension Workshop in January 2013.
For any remaining questions, please contact Daniëlle van de Velde.
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