2026 Future Scholars in Finance Forum

Call for Papers

July 1, 2026  Beijing

To support the growth of young scholars in finance, broaden their academic perspectives, and contribute fresh insights the reform and innovation of China’s financial system, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance will host the 2nd Future Scholars in Finance Forum, to provide a high-level academic platform for global young finance scholars to present their research and exchange ideas. The forum will focus on the growth and development of young scholars and plans to invite senior finance scholars to share their research insights and experiences.

The Future Scholars in Finance Forum will be held on July 1, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Submission Requirement

We welcome academic papers across all areas of finance, in either English or Chinese. The primary author and presenter must be a young scholar, including Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, or junior faculty members who have not yet obtained a tenured position. The conference will follow a standard international format, with presentations conducted in English and Chinese.

Organizer

Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance

Co-Organizer

Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (ABFER)

Conference Committee

Xiaoyan Zhang, Associate Dean and Chair Professor, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance

Clark Liu, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit full papers in PDF format to cfsf@tsinghua.edu.cn.

Submission deadline: May 20, 2026

Papers will be selected by the Program Committee consisting of a panel of international scholars. The submitting authors are expected to be notified of the Program Committee’s decision by June 10, 2026. For further inquiries, please contact cfsf@tsinghua.edu.cn.