6th Annual Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History

 Call for Papers 

DIW Berlin and the University of Bonn are pleased to host the 6th Workshop for Women in Macroeconomics, Finance and Economic History (WIMFEH) at DIW Berlin on May 7–8, 2026. 

The goal is to bring together female academic researchers and practitioners to promote the exchange of ideas and experience in the fields of Macroeconomics, Finance, and Economic History. All methods are welcome, including experiments. We invite contributions, including, but not limited to: 

• Financial Intermediation and Institutions 
• Micro-level decision making and its transmission to the macro level 
• Labor markets, fiscal policy and business cycles 

The conference shall facilitate and support the formation of professional networks among female economists across academia and policy institutions. Each conference day will feature a keynote lecture by an invited speaker, contributed papers and discussions. 

Invited keynote lectures will be given by: 

Kalina Manova (University College London) 

Cecilia Parliatore (New York University, Stern School of Business) 

Each will share their experiences and provide insights regarding research careers in economics. 

Registration fees: 

There are no registration or participation fees. We will provide accommodation (a maximum of two nights), lunches, a workshop dinner and networking events for presenters and discussants. Partial support for discussants’ travel expenses is also available. 

How to submit a paper: 

Please submit your paper in PDF format along with information on the paper’s title, name(s) of author(s), and contact details via this submission form before January 31, 2026. Authors will be notified about the status of their application in the first week of March 2026. 

Submit your paper here: https://www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c.983739.de/formulare/submission_for_paper_for_the_wimfeh_workshop_7/8._may_2026.html

For further information regarding the workshop, please consult the WIMFEH website or contact us via wimfeh@diw.de. 

We look forward to seeing you in Berlin in May 2026! 

Organizing committee: 

Sonja Dobkowitz (DIW Berlin) 

Stefanie J. Huber (University of Bonn) 

Pia Hüttl (DIW Berlin) 

Teresa Schildmann (DIW Berlin)