Blue Europe 2024-2025 young scholars’ paper competition with €1000 prize

Blue Europe, a think tank focused on fostering connections between Western, Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 “Denis de Rougemont” contest. This year’s competition honours Denis de Rougemont (1906-1985), a Swiss writer, cultural theorist, and thinker who was a pivotal advocate for European unity and integration, promoting a vision of Europe grounded in cultural diversity, shared values, and federal cooperation.  In the spirit of de Rougemont’s legacy, the contest aims to encourage new multidisciplinary perspectives and innovative ideas on European unity and integration. 

Scholars from Western Europe are invited to submit articles that explore the dynamic relationships between European regions – particularly with CEE – focusing on industrial, technological, political, or cultural exchanges. Scholars from Central and Eastern Europe are encouraged to write about any aspect of CEE itself, reflecting on its unique identity, challenges, and contributions to the broader European project. 

Who can apply? 

This contest is open to all EU/EEA Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students, as well as recent graduates who obtained their degree in 2024. 

Important dates 

The contest begins September 1, 2024, and the abstract submission deadline is January 31, 2025, while the final paper submission deadline is May 31, 2025. 

Award 

This year the organisers will award a prize of €1,000 for the first place and €500 for the second place. 

Further details and submission guidelines and participation rules can be found on the following website: https://www.blue-europe.eu/news/our-news/blue-europe-2024-2025-denis-de-rougemont-contest/.