The German Marshall Fund is currently accepting entries for outstanding and original research on the future of the transatlantic relationship for the second Brussels Forum Young Writers Award. The prize is open to all North-American and European students and young professionals under the age of 30. We want to give future leaders the opportunity to demonstrate innovative thinking on the issues that shape tomorrow’s transatlantic agenda.

TOPIC
“The future of the transatlantic relationship: How can the next generation of leaders address 21st century challenges?”

As the prompt is very broad, it allows for a diverse range of responses related to pressing issues in the transatlantic relationship such as security or defense issues, human rights, new emerging powers, economic policy, legal affairs, etc.

ELIGIBILITY
The Award will be presented to a team consisting of one North-American and one European who have co-written a single paper addressing a topic relevant to the transatlantic relationship. Entries for the Brussels Forum Young Writers Award should be submitted by teams consisting of one North-American and one European whose citizenship will be verified by the submission of ID/passport information at the time of registration. The competition will be open to students and young professionals under the age of 30 who will be responsible for finding their respective coauthors.

WRITING GUIDELINES
Entries may not exceed 2,500 words. All quotations or sources should be cited. Entries must be unpublished work written by the teams themselves.

AWARD
The winning pair will be invited to present their work at Brussels Forum 2012 (www.brusselsforum.org), GMF’s annual flagship event for high-level leaders in the field of politics, business and ideas. All travel and accommodation costs will be covered. In addition, each writer will receive a €2,500 award. The German Marshall Fund will also publish the successful entry.

SELECTION COMMITTEE
The prize will be awarded to the writers of the winning entry, not to any affiliated organization. A jury will identify the best entry and ensure that it meets submission requirements. The jury’s decision is binding and final. 


HOW TO PARTICIPATE
First step: Registration
Return one completed application form per team (click here) as well as the curriculum vitae and scan of ID/Passport of both writers before July 18, 2011. Please send per e-mail to blete@gmfus.org. If your team meets the eligibility criteria your participation will be confirmed.

Second Step: Submitting the entry
Submit a Word or PDF copy of your essay (must fit on 8.5×11 or A4 paper) by 11:59PM CET on November 13, 2011 per e-mail to blete@gmfus.org. 

Need Help Finding a Writing Partner?
GMF is happy to connect prospective team members.  If you would like help, contact the communications team today with your name, nationality, and area of interest and we will do our best to find someone to write with you.