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Prize for Best Essay in Technology and International Security Policy

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025
Application Timeframe: Spring
Essay Prize for best essay on technology and international security

Details

The prize for Best Essay in Technology and International Security Policy is a newly established competition that started in AY 2023-2024. The prize is made possible by a generous donor. Awarded up to once annually, this prize offers recognition for the best essay that considers the impact of technology on prospects for peace or war, and/or how conflict may shape technology.

The essay should be 2500 – 5000 words long, before references, and may be a term paper or other writing assignment. The deadline for submissions to the 2023-24 competition is May 20, 2024. 

Eligibility

All currently enrolled Cornell students—including undergraduate, doctoral, masters, Cornell Tech, law, and medical students—are eligible. However, undergraduate students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Amount

$250

How to Apply

  • Apply online
  • The essays will be reviewed by a committee of PACS faculty members.

 

Additional Information

Funding Type

  • Award

Role

  • Student

Program