About the Conference
The Department of Economic Sciences at the
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur will organize its Research Scholars' Day 2027 on
February 12-13, 2027.
The event gives research scholars a place to present their ongoing work, exchange ideas, and get feedback from faculty members and peers.
It brings together scholars working across economics, from theoretical and empirical research to policy studies.
We welcome you to attend the conference and present your research.
Keynote Speakers
We are pleased to host Prof. Tridip Ray (ISI Delhi) and
Prof. Kunal Dasgupta (IIM Bangalore) as keynote speakers.
Pre-Conference Workshop
The conference will feature a pre-conference workshop on the evening of February 11, 2027. Details will be announced soon.
About the Department of Economic Sciences
The Department of Economic Sciences at IIT Kanpur offers a lively setting for teaching and research, bringing together scholars with interests in both foundational and applied economics.
Alongside microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, the department works in financial economics, development economics, agricultural economics, optimization theory, political economy and Bayesian econometrics.
It encourages interdisciplinary research and collaboration, and aims to contribute to current policy discussions.
For more details, please visit the department website.
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026 (submit here)
- Registration Deadline: To be announced
- Pre-Conference Workshop: February 11, 2027
- Conference Dates: February 12 - 13, 2027
Conference Schedule
The detailed conference schedule will be announced soon.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Research Scholars' Day 2027 will feature a pre-conference workshop on the evening of February 11, 2027. The topic and speaker will be announced soon.
Registration
Registration is compulsory for all the conference participants.
On-campus accommodation will be provided for all presenters on a chargeable basis.
The registration link will be shared here soon.
Contact Us
For any queries about the conference, submissions or registration, please reach out to the organizing team.
Address
Department of Economic Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016
India
How to Reach IIT Kanpur
By Air
The nearest international airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO), about 90 km from IIT Kanpur. Prepaid taxis and app-based outstation cabs (Ola/Uber/Rapido) are available. The trip takes 2.5–3 hours: around ₹2500 by prepaid taxi, about ₹1600 by app cab.
Kanpur Chakeri Airport (KNU) has limited flights and is about 25 km from campus (1–1.5 hours). Taxis cost ₹1200–1500; app cabs about ₹600–800.
By Train
Kanpur Central (CNB) is a major junction about 15 km from campus. From there, take the Kanpur Metro (₹40, about 25 minutes), an app cab (₹500–650), or an auto-rickshaw (about ₹250). By road it takes 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
From IIT Kanpur Metro Station, autos (about ₹80) and e-rickshaws (about ₹40) go into campus; the department is about 10 minutes away. The metro runs daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, every 15 minutes. At Kanpur Central, the metro station is near Platform No. 9.
On Arrival at IIT Kanpur
Enter through the main gate and report at the security checkpoint. Tell security you are visiting the Department of Economic Sciences for the conference, and keep your invitation letter ready. The department is on the third floor of ESB-2, about 2 km from the main gate. The same procedure applies for Visitors' Hostel-1 (near GH-1) and Visitors' Hostel-2 (near Hall-12/Hall-14).
For a map of the campus, click here.
For any queries, please email ecoinfo430@gmail.com.
