Applications Invited for GCSP launches Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2025

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We believe that effective and forward-thinking leaders and organizations need to build a broad picture of what is happening in an increasingly connected world. We unravel the intricacies of geopolitics and help leaders to develop new skills and the agility to lead in times of tumultuous change. We create an inclusive environment for our global community from 174 nations and across sectors to come together to exchange ideas and develop sustainable solutions for a more peaceful future.

About the Grant

Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. The inaugural edition of the prize was awarded in 2023.

Applications may come from any country, but the potential impact of the concepts submitted should extend beyond national borders in their scope or thinking. Concepts  from a wide variety of fields may be eligible for consideration, including, but not restricted to, transformative technologies, pandemics, biothreats, autonomous weapons, climate change, human rights, cybersecurity, education, or disarmament, for example.

Prize

The winners (first, second and third place) will be announced publicly during an event to be held in May 2025. The prize for the application coming in the first position is a fully funded 2-month incubation program within the GCSP's Creative Spark in Geneva ( worth CHF 15,000 ) and a certificate of excellence. The two other finalist applications will receive a certificate of recognition.

Eligibility

• The prize is awarded for groundbreaking concepts by any individual, group of individuals, or organisation (from private or public sectors), that offer exceptional potential in addressing peace and security challenges.
• Employees, staff, current fellows and current participants of the GCSP, as well as their family members, are not eligible participants. For the above categories to be eligible participants, a period of 1 year since the termination of the relationship with the GCSP must be respected.
• Applications must be in English.

How to Apply

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The deadline for applications is Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC+1..

The winners will be announced  in May 2025.

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