2026 Health Economics Essay Competition — Step-by-Step Guide
Do you want to contribute to understanding health economics in Africa and possibly get recognized for your research? Follow this step-by-step guide to enter the 2026 Health Economics Essay Competition.
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Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
✅ You may draw on other disciplines, but your paper must focus on economic aspects of health systems, health policy, or health behavior.
✅ Only one entry per person is allowed.
✅ Papers must be original and unpublished. Co-authored, joint, or team entries are not permitted.
Step 2: Choose Your Topic
Your essay should:
Have a central health economic theme
Focus on issues in Africa (or relevant to African health economics)
Aim to advance understanding and possibly inform policy or real-world decision-making
Step 3: Research and Plan Your Paper
Conduct thorough research using reliable data, literature, and theory
Decide on your methodology (qualitative, quantitative, modeling, case study, etc.)
Structure your essay logically: introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion
Step 4: Follow Formatting & Citation Rules
Use either APA or Harvard citation style
Include in-text citations and a list of references
Clearly indicate any AI tools used in your work and explain how they augmented your own writing
Step 5: Write Your Essay with Quality in Mind
Your essay will be evaluated based on:
Contribution (50%) – originality, significance, and impact of your research on health economics
Methodology (30%) – appropriateness, clarity, robustness, and transparency of your methods
Clarity & Structure (20%) – logical organization, accessible language, and persuasive argument
Step 6: Submit Your Entry
Ensure your essay is fully compliant with all rules and technical requirements
Only submit one entry
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submit via email to: essay.sef@wits.ac.za
Step 7: Review & Interview
Papers will first be screened for technical compliance
Shortlisted entrants will be interviewed online by the panel of judges
Step 8: Wait for Results
The organizer reserves the right to not make an award if submissions do not meet standards
Successful entrants will be contacted following review and interviews
💡 Tips for Success:
Focus on a relevant and original health economics topic
Use clear, concise, and persuasive writing
Apply rigorous methodology and justify your approach
Make sure your essay is your own work, even if using AI responsibly.
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