The Scientific Students' Associations (TDK) Conference gives students the opportunity to explore a professional or academic question that interests them beyond the requirements of their degree programme, carry out independent research or analysis, and present their findings to an academic audience.
The Faculty's TDK programme is built around self-directed learning, meaningful work beyond course requirements, and the development of students' academic potential. Students work with the support of a supervisor, and the Faculty conference provides an opportunity to present their work, receive academic feedback and, in the case of outstanding performance, qualify for the National Scientific Students' Associations Conference (OTDK).
Where should I start?
I would like to learn more about TDK
How do you choose a research topic and a supervisor? What qualifies as a TDK paper? How does the research process work, what requirements apply to the paper, and how are the conference presentation and the work assessed?
I would like to take part in the 2026 conference
The 2026 Faculty TDK Conference page provides the current deadlines, registration links and information about final paper submission. The conference programme, online abstract booklet and results will also be published there later.
ELTE Faculty of Economics TDK Conference 2026
Contact
If you cannot find the information you need, contact Dr Bálint Bedzsula, Faculty TDK Coordinator, at tdk@gtk.elte.hu.