The AQR Insight Award recognizes and rewards exceptional academic working papers that offer original, intelligent approaches to practical issues in the investment world. Up to three papers share a $100,000 annual prize.
AQR will consider papers on any investment-related topic as long as they deliver clear, significant insights. Winners are chosen by the AQR Insight Award Committee, a panel of senior members of the firm, many of whom are leading academic finance experts from top universities.
Finalists will be invited to present their research in May 2021, and winners will be subsequently announced in June.

2019 First Prize Winner
Honorable Mention Papers
Previous Winners
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- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012