Results of the 2026 AEA Election of Officers

Congratulations to the newly elected 2027 officers: Pinelopi (Penny) Koujianou Goldberg (president-elect), Stefano DellaVigna and Serena Ng (vice-presidents), and Francisca Antman and Peter J. Klenow (members). Thank you to all the candidates who stood for election and to the members who voted. For more information about the elected officers, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/leadership/election-winners.

Procedures governing the nominating process for the election can be found online at https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/nominating/nominating-procedures.

Grant and Award Opportunities

October deadlines are approaching for several AEA awards, grants, and opportunities. Explore the options below and submit your application or nomination by the applicable deadline.

AEA Distinguished Service Award

Nominations for the AEA Distinguished Service Award are due October 15. The award recognizes individuals whose volunteer service has made a significant and lasting impact on the economics profession at the national level. Service is not limited to AEA-supported activities. To nominate a deserving economist, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards/distinguished-service-award.

AEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion

Applications are open for the AEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion. US-based economics departments and other organizations employing significant numbers of economists are encouraged to apply and highlight their successes in fostering diversity and inclusion within the economics profession. The deadline to apply is October 9. For more information, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards/outstanding-achieve-diversity-inclusion.

CSMGEP Awards and Opportunities

The AEA Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession is accepting applications for several awards, grants, and professional development opportunities this fall. Upcoming opportunities include the Departmental Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion, the Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize, and ASSA Travel Grants. Applications for these opportunities are due October 9.

CSMGEP is also accepting applications for its Small Group Breakfast Meeting for Underrepresented Scholars at the 2027 ASSA Meeting. This professional development and networking opportunity connects junior scholars with senior economists and leaders in the profession. Applications are due October 23. To learn more about each opportunity, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/csmgep/initiatives.

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