Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) of India has opened entries for the 2021 edition of its BRICS Economics Research Award (BRICS Award).

The objective of the Award is to stimulate and encourage advanced doctoral research on economics related topics of contemporary relevance to the member nations of BRICS.

The Award consists of prize money of Indian Rupees 1.5 million (approximately USD 22,000) sponsored by India Exim Bank, a medal and a citation.

The Award accepts as entries, doctoral thesis written by nationals of any of the five member nations of BRICS, i.e., Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa; who have been awarded a doctorate or accepted for award of a doctorate from any recognized national...