Category: Competitions
Nunn School INTA Paper Contest
The Sam Nunn School of International affairs has established three new research programs to reflect the strengths of our School’s faculty: (1) Program on Emerging Technologies and International Security (2) Program on International Affairs, Science and Technology, and (3) Program on Global Development. Each program is holding a paper competition in order to recognize high-quality student research in each of these areas. We encourage submissions from students across the Institute, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prizes will be awarded at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for each of…
Read MoreGerman Marshall Fund and Center for New American Security Video Competition
As part of their joint project “Engaging the New Generation of Transatlanticists,” The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) are now accepting applications from university students enrolled at US institutions to present their ideas for US-EU cooperation and their vision for the future of transatlantic relations. GMF and CNAS invite students to send a three-minute (or shorter) video and 250-word written summary outlining a new and unique approach to key issues facing transatlantic partners. The video can focus on…
Read More2022 Student IoT Innovation Capacity Building Challenge
The Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT), and cosponsors School of Public Policy, and the GT VentureLab, are pleased to announce the 2022 Student IoT Innovation Capacity Building Challenge call for project proposals. The Challenge is a CDAIT initiative to advance the development of innovation, applications, policy, and activities, broadly, in the area of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and applications. CDAIT seeks to stimulate projects involving rapid response innovative/exploratory research, hardware/software projects, policy and applications, and efforts to advance ideas into prototyping and early commercialization phases. This year,…
Read More2021-2022 Korea-America Academic Essay Competition and Conference
The Korea-America Association works to promote friendship and understanding between the Republic of Korea and the United States. In order to enhance relations and encourage cooperation, they are hosting the annual Korea-America Academic Essay Competition and Conference. All undergraduates from the United States and Korea are eligible to enter and may work in co-author teams of up to 4 members. The essay can be in English or Korean and must adhere to one of the following themes: Korea-U.S. diplomacy Korea-U.S. security Korea-U.S. economy The deadline to submit is January 30,…
Read MoreCall for Abstracts: 7th Annual U.S. Strategic Command Academic Alliance Conference & Workshop
Planning for the 7th Annual U.S. Strategic Command Academic Alliance Conference and Workshop is underway. This year’s theme is “Redlines, Grey Zones and the Reframing of Great Power Competition”. The virtual conference will feature ten-panel discussions from students across the globe, and experiential learning event designed to challenge the player understanding of deterrence, and a national security job fair. They are also searching for student researchers to submit their work to be shared at the conference, The deadline to submit an abstract is December 15, 2021. Possible Research Topics How…
Read MoreWilliam & Mary and NATO ACT Cybersecurity Challenge
William & Mary and NATO ACT invite undergraduates from around the world to compete in an international cybersecurity case competition William & Mary’s Global Innovation Challenge (WMGIC) will partner with the Whole of Government Center of Excellence and NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to host the first WMGIC x NATO ACT Cybersecurity Challenge on the topic of disinformation and election interference in the cyber realm. The event will be held virtually over Zoom on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 8 am to 1:45 pm ET (12 pm to 5:45 pm…
Read MoreASMEA Poster Contest
The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to invite undergraduate students to participates in its poster competition at the 14th Annual Conference. The conference will take place on November 13-15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Presenting a poster is an excellent opportunity for young scholars to showcase their work in a visual format that promotes discussion, enables interaction with seasoned academics, and receives feedback about their projects. The deadline to apply for the competition is October 15, 2021. Qualifications Applicants must be juniors or…
Read More2021 General Larry D. Welch Deterrence Writing Award
The Commander, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is sponsoring a competition for the best research papers on the subject of strategic deterrence. Participating schools and researchers are asked to submit papers to USSTRATCOM by 6 August 2021. Submissions will be judged in one of two categories (“Senior Researcher” and “Junior Researcher”). The winning author in each category will be recognized with an award and will receive an invitation to attend the 2021 Deterrence Symposium (funding for travel and attendance provided). The deadline to submit a piece is August 6, 2021.…
Read MoreClimate Action Art & Photography Contest | Global Climate Action Symposium
The Global Climate Action Symposium is seeking contestants for their Climate Action Art & Photography Contest. Artists should capture what they believe climate change looks like and the influence it has had on art. How has it changed what mediums you use? College students may submit a photo, scan in artwork (painting, drawing, collage, etc.), send mp3 files of music, share video files, take a picture of a three-dimensional piece, or create a 3D digital rendering. Submissions are free and are limited to one submission per contestant. High-Resolution files must…
Read MoreGirl Security Essay Contest | DEADLINE APPROACHING
The Girl Security mentorship program has teamed up with the quarterly journal International Relations to host an essay contest for female international affairs students. These essays can cover anything within the vast realm of international relations, but some more focused categories are as follows: Policy. Analyses of contemporary security policy issues. Theory. Essays that propose, test, refine, or apply theories of international relations and security studies to key issues. History. Articles that offer new information on or interpretations of historical events that impact our thinking on international and regional security.…
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