A Research Prize funded by the Foundation for Fiscal Studies was launched in 2013 and is now in its second year. Its purpose is to recognise outstanding original work from new contributors in the area of Irish fiscal policy.

The FFS was established in 1985 as an independent non-profit-making body whose primary objective is to promote the study and discussion of matters relating to fiscal policy. Their aim is to assist in the process of debate and decision-making on future fiscal policies and we are awarding this prize specifically to promote research relating to fiscal, economic and social policy and how they interact to support each other.

The Miriam Hederman O'Brien prize will be awarded, in association with the Irish Times, to a paper which is of direct relevance to the circumstances of the Irish economy and the role of fiscal policy therein. People who have not previously been published in this or related areas are particularly encouraged to enter for the prize. The winning researcher will be awarded a prize of €3,000 together with a commemorative Gold Medal.

The closing date for submission of abstracts is MARCH 31, 2014 and the closing date for submission of final research papers is MAY 30, 2014. Further information is available on the FFS website at www.fiscal.ie