FEU students may submit their applications until August 30, 2026
Registration for the 2026–2027 CFA Institute Research Challenge has been extended until August 30, 2026, giving eligible students additional time to form their teams and apply.
The competition allows students to apply concepts learned in finance and related fields to equity research and company valuation. Participants gain practical experience in financial analysis, valuation modelling, research writing, and presenting investment recommendations.
Why Join the Research Challenge?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- * Develop their personal and professional skills
- * Gain hands-on experience in preparing valuation models
- * Strengthen their equity research and presentation skills
- * Connect with finance professionals, industry mentors, and fellow students
Who Can Participate?
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- * Currently enrolled as a third-year or fourth-year student
- * Part of a team composed of three to five members
- * Interested in business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, or related fields
- * Available to represent their university throughout the competition
Each university may field a maximum of two teams.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge gives students the chance to move beyond classroom-based finance and apply their knowledge to an industry-focused research project.
Eligible students are encouraged to form their teams and complete the registration within the extended application period.