We want to inform you of the opportunity to participate in the Blue Europe 2024-2025 writing contest. This year it is in honour of Denis de Rougemont, a key intellectual advocate of a united Europe. 

The contest is open to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students from across Europe, as well as recent graduates who will receive their degrees in 2024. All participants will receive a certificate, and selected entries will be published on Blue Europe’s website and yearbook. The winner prize is €1,000 and €500 for the second place.

Join the Blue Europe 2024-2025 “Denis de Rougemont” Writing Contest! 

Blue Europe is a non-profit, privately funded, independent think tank based in Luxembourg, France, and Poland (website can be found HERE). Its mission is to foster exchanges between Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, especially in the realms of economic development and public policy. In pursuit of this goal, the organization is pleased to announce its annual writing contest, an opportunity for you to enhance your profile and contribute to important discussions shaping the future of Europe.

The contest is open to all currently enrolled students, as well as recent graduates from the academic year 2024. Original articles are welcomed on a wide range of topics, including Economy and Trade, Industry and Business, Literature and Cultural Studies, Political Science and  Governance, International Relations, Sociology, Law and Human Rights, Environmental Studies and Climate Policy, Innovation and Technology, Energy and Sustainability, Education and  Research Collaboration, Migration and Demographic Studies, Public Policy and Administration,  Regional Development and Urban Planning, Security Studies and Geopolitics. Each submission should have a focus – at least partially – on Central and Eastern Europe, in alignment with Blue  Europe’s mission.

This year, two prizes of €1000 and €500 to the first and second places respectively are offered. All participants will also receive a signed certificate containing the evaluation of their paper, as well as the opportunity to be published on Blue Europe. It is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge to our broad audience and get recognition for your work.

The competition has begun on September 1, 2024, and registration (abstracts) must be received by January 31, 2025. Final papers must be then received by May 31, 2025. Please note that the organizing committee reserves the right to extend the deadlines if necessary. To participate, you must provide proof of enrolment in a certified university or recent graduation and submit either a full paper or an abstract related to one of the subjects mentioned above.

Please make sure to check out the details on the website HERE.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact [email protected].