Applications are now being sought for the seventh A.R. Bergstrom Prize in Econometrics.

The objective of the Prize is to reward the achievement of excellence in econometrics, as evidenced by a research paper in any area of econometrics. The Prize is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand who, on the closing date of applications, have current or recent (i.e., within two years) student status for a higher degree. It is intended that the awardee will utilize the proceeds to assist in financing further study or research in econometrics in New Zealand or overseas.

The Prize can be awarded once every two years, with its value currently being $1500. The selection committee will consist of Professors P.C.B. Phillips, V.B. Hall, and their nominees.

Applications/nominations must include:

• a formal letter of application and, in the case of students, a letter of nomination by their research adviser or chairperson
• 4 copies of a research paper written by a single author, reporting original research in any area of econometrics
• a CV and relevant academic transcripts.

Applications should be sent, by 7 March 2005, to:

 Professor V.B. Hall

 School of Economics and Finance

 Victoria University of Wellington

 P.O. Box 600

 NEW ZEALAND

 E-mail: viv.hall@vuw.ac.nz

The Prize is supported by funds generously provided by the following sponsors:

In addition, royalties from the Festschrift volume Models, Methods and Applications of Econometrics: Essays in Honor of A. R. Bergstrom (1993, P.C.B. Phillips, ed., Cambridge, Massachusetts and Oxford, UK: Blackwell) are being used to support the Prize.