$3000
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for best paper in the general category.
2026 BCERC University of Alabama
The 46th BCERC will be hosted by the University of Alabama from June 3 - 6, 2026. The conference will focus on cutting-edge empirical research in progress that will significantly advance the field of entrepreneurship. We hope to see you at the University of Alabama in 2026!
Key Dates for 2026 BCERC
September 5, 2025 - Abstract Submission and Doctoral Consortium Application Sites Open
October 15, 2025 - Submit Abstracts by 11:59 pm EST
December 7, 2025 - Doctoral Consortium Application Due by 11:59 pm EST
Mid-December, 2025 - Notification of Acceptance Sent to Authors
January 31 - March 5, 2026 - Registration is Open for BCERC 2026 (Conference Fee: $950)
March 11, 2026 - Summary Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
April 15, 2026 - 6-Page Abridged Paper Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
June 3-6, 2026 - 2026 BCERC at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
2026 BCERC Best Paper Award Sponsors
$3,000
The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper on franchising
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$3,000
The Institute for Social Innovation Award (Babson College) for best paper on social impact
$2,500
The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Award (Illinois State) for best paper on social entrepreneurship
$1,000
The Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship Award (Babson College) for best paper on family business
$3,000
Babson Global Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Award (Babson College) for the best paper on the MENA region
$3,000
G. Dale Meyer Award Iconoclast Award for the best paper with a Doctoral Student as the Lead Author
Resources for Submitting Abstracts, Summaries and Papers to BCERC
Author Guidelines for Abstracts»