ESSAY CONTEST
The International School of Young Futurologists Essay Contest is a search for ideas that can lead to practical results and change the world
Areas of focus
History as a cornerstone of the future
The past as the foundation of the future
Subject Categories
Philosophy of the future based on sociocultural identity
The Potential of Space Exploration in the Future
The potential of space in the future
Moving to a Prosperous and Sustainable Future
The Illusion-Free Economy of the Future
Terms of participation
Undegraduate and Postgraduate Students From Any Country
Participant status
18-36 years old at the time of application
Age of the participant
One Participant Can Submit Only One Essay
Essay submission conditions
Contest objectives
Task #1
To make a transition from seeking common ground in science and technology to establishing sustainable cooperation and joint projects.
Task #2
To create a constructive, shared vision of the future that reveals the personal and civilizational potential of the participating countries.
Task #3
To support and promote initiatives by both young researchers and experienced experts.
What do we expect from the contest?
essays with specific projects
To Promote a Constructive and Realistic Vision of Future
a pool of authors
Ready for long-term cooperation.
The school is interested in developing winners and finalists’ research and project potential, and it creates platforms for this purpose, including a website, mentorship programs, and expert sessions.
Each essay is evaluated by two independent experts
Deadlines
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November 1, 2025
Submission deadline
(GMT+3)
Reviewing
Until December 1, 2025
Announcement of the winner
On a full-time basis
Essay Requirements
1,500 - 2,000 words
The volume of the author's text, the word limit does not include the title page, abstract, footnotes and bibliography
docx / pdf
File format
Times New Roman 14 pt
Font and its size
1,5 pt
Line spacing
AI is allowed
The use of generative AI is allowed if the tools and functions are specified separately in the text of the essay.
Chicago author–date
Bibliography
The structure of the manuscript
Abstract 150-200 words; relevance; problem statement; main text; conclusion with proposed solution/framework of solutions; bibliography
Awards
To the main winner
Online presentation at the School's panel, media coverage, the possibility of publishing analytical material on the website and an invitation to a mentoring program
Selected works
Publication of selected works with indication of authorship in an electronic collection and on the School's website
To all participants
Certificate confirming participation in the essay contest from the International School of Young Futurologists
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