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Social sciences competitions engage students in policy research, sociological analysis, economic modelling and applied anthropology. Think tanks, international organisations and government ministries run these challenges to generate evidence-based proposals on migration, inequality, urban development and governance. Prizes include conference presentations, publication in policy journals and funded research fellowships. For students in sociology, political science, economics, anthropology and geography, competition participation demonstrates that your academic work produces findings with practical relevance beyond the university.

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Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026
Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026

The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

1 week from now

Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...

Global High school Students Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts

Wribate Open 2026
Wribate Open 2026

innoRize

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

1 week from now

Wribate Open 2026 – International Written Debate Championship is a global online debating competition where students compete through research, reasoning, evidence and persuasive writing rather than speed, volume or stage...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $1,000 Prize Pool + Global Recognition

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4 weeks from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

Global Sustainability Challenge
Global Sustainability Challenge

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

1 month from now

The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program

Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"
Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"

Stanford Center on Longevity

Deadline

Dec 01, 2026

1 month from now

People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...

Global Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD

2027 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award
2027 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award

American Association of People with Disabilities

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

1 week ago

The Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards are accepting applications until September 23. Two recipients will each receive a total of $25,000. - $10,000 in recognition of the outstanding contributions to the disability...

North America Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: $25,000

Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest
Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest

ICANEWS Global Research

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

1 week ago

The Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest is an international online research competition open to high school, university, and graduate students worldwide. Students from all research fields are welc...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Official awards and certificates for all awardees, with ICANEWS publication and researcher interview/feature opportunities for Grand Award and Award of Excellence recipients.

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)
Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 day ago

The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 30300USD

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