AUBER is a professional organization for economic research centers at leading universities and affiliate organizations across the United States and beyond. Our active membership provides communities in nearly every state with meaningful economic policy research and data that promotes informed decision-making and strengthens business environments.
Association for University
Business and Economic Research
A national association of regional
economic research centers
The New Geography of U.S. Growth
Get ready for our 78th annual conference, Oct. 4-7, 2025, in Missoula, MT!
AUBER Committees
Learn more about each AUBER committee, including its function and current serving members.
Member Search
Locate peers, centers, organizations, and universities within the AUBER membership.
AUBER News
Recap: 2024 Fall Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended the 77th annual AUBER Fall Conference, “The Economy in Action,” held Oct. 19-22, 2024, in Boise, ID!
AUBER Awards 2024
AUBER Awards Recognize Research Peers at 77th Annual Conference – Press Release Nov. 1, 2024 – Boise, ID – The Association for University Business and Economic Research recognized recipients of several awards … Continue reading “AUBER Awards 2024”
AUBER Leadership 2024-2025
AUBER Elects New Board Members and Officers for the 2024-2025 Year – Press Release Nov. 1, 2024 – Boise, ID – The Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) recognized its … Continue reading “AUBER Leadership 2024-2025”
Guidelines for Awards of Excellence, Best Paper, & Fellow
Learn how to submit your publication (print, digital, or website) for the annual AUBER Awards of Excellence, presented at the AUBER fall conference. Eligible submissions should be published in the fiscal year preceding the conference.
Other award categories include the Paul Polzin Prize for Best Scholarly Paper, the AUBER Fellow Award, and the biannual R. Thayne Robson Award.
AUBER Award Recipients
View the recipients of our awards for publications, best paper, and outstanding service. These awards are announced and given at the fall conference each year.
AUBER Benefits
From coast to coast, our members play an active role in furthering the ongoing dialogue on economic policy, business trends, and community sustainability.
Research
Tap into the evolving conversation on the latest instruments and methods for research, modeling, and analysis.
Collaborate
Collaborate with your peers throughout the country and discuss strategies to strengthen and expand your work.
Network
Gain insight and connect with experts, peers, and junior members from academia, business, and government.
Promote
Explore new tools and techniques to display data, disseminate findings, and effectively promote your body of work.
Grow
Discover opportunities for research, sustainable funding sources, and strategies to nurture your center.
Join
Become a member of the professional organization for business and economic research centers.
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