CFA Germany Investment Research Award 2026

CFA Society Germany announces the CFA Germany Investment Research Award 2026, which recognizes outstanding research in the field of investment.

About the Award

CFA Society Germany is pleased to accept submissions for its annual CFA Germany Investment Research Award 2026. An expert jury will select papers in the field of investment research with regard to their scientific contribution and practical relevance.


We welcome submissions of high-quality published papers or papers accepted for publication by scientific journals from investment professionals working in

Germany and academic scholars enrolled at German universities and/or business schools.


Amongst others, the CFA Germany Investment Research Award is endowed with 1000,- EUR.

If you wish to submit your application for the CFA Germany Investment Research Award 2026, please read our factsheet containing all details and participation requirements.

Submissions for the CFA Germany Investment Research Award can be made by September 30th, 2026.

Should you have any questions on the CFA Germany Investment Research Award, please send us an
e-mail.

Susan Spinner, CFA

"We are convinced that excellent research drives the quality of the investment industry. But for that to happen, research needs attention and recognition. This award enables students, academics and investment professionals to make their findings known to a wider audience."

Factsheet

Here you will find a summary of all the information on the Research Award and the submission form.

Submit your Paper

 Download Form and submit your paper via e-mail 

Winner 2025

Katja Scherer and Bernd Scherer

With their paper "ESG/Climate vs conventional indices: Their difference in climate premium"

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Winner 2024

David Blitz, Mike Chen, Clint Howard und Harald Lohre

With their paper "3D Investing: Jointly Optimizing Return, Risk, and Sustainability"

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