The prize recognizes the best paper by a young researcher in the area of Auctions and Market Design, with a particular focus on the use of Operations Research and/or Management Science techniques in the design or analysis of markets.
The prize is awarded annually and is intended to recognize major contributions in market design. It may be awarded to one individual or a small team when the research is joint.
The award may be given for original research from the last 15 years that has made a lasting impact (directly or indirectly) on the field and/or the practice of market design.