The São Paulo School of Economics at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EESP) / CEQEF, the Center for Quantitative Studies in Economics and Finance, opens applications for Undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, postdoctoral students and professionals to participate in the “São Paulo School of Advanced Science on High-Dimensional Modeling,” which will take place from April 21 to 30, 2025, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, at the Fundação Getulio Vargas building.
Through a variety of minicourses and thematic sessions, the event will address key challenges related to forecasting in high-dimensional models, asset allocation using machine learning techniques, climate econometrics, cryptofinance, and the necessary tools to tackle these issues.
Reporters are invited to register for the scientific sessions and short courses, which will present state-of-art science and results of new research.
The School will benefit from a roster of speakers comprising highly regarded researchers in the field, such as:
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is supporting the event through its São Paulo School of Advanced Science Program (SPSAS http://espca.fapesp.br/home ).
Between 30 and 40 students worldwide will be selected based on an assessment considering the applicant’s research area, academic history, CV, research projects, recommendation letter, and poster to be presented. Additionally, between 30 and 40 early-career doctors or researchers, both Brazilian and international, will be selected based on an evaluation of their CVs and the article to be presented in poster format. Applications are open until January 17, 2025.
Participation in the advanced school is by invitation, requiring interested candidates to complete an application form, submit requested documents for review by the selection committee, and provide personal data and academic and research activities.
Travel and related expenses will be covered by FAPESP. All selected participants must present a poster of their ongoing research project.
Register: https://bit.ly/3NLqFPi