The UK Centre for Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh invites essays on any topic in astrobiology relevant to this year’s theme. To enter, you must be 18 or over and enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a UK university. Previous winners excluded. Email your essay of up to 1500 words from your …ac.uk email address to UKCA-info@ed.ac.uk using the subject line: “Essay Submission [your name]”. Submissions will be reviewed by Dr Julie Castillo-Rogez from NASA’s JPL alongside UKCA scientists in Edinburgh with broad expertise across the themes in astrobiology. We are looking for accurate, compelling, and thought-provoking writing from students of any background. Shortlisted essays will feature on the UKCA website and social media. The best submission will earn a £500 prize.
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