The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Department are now accepting applications for the 2026 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security. The GCSP Prize for Innovation celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security. The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash prize.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites students around the world to join the 2026-27 season of The Global Sustainability Challenge. The Global Sustainability Challenge, led by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience. Winners receive cash prizes, global recognition, and an exclusive invitation to Stanford’s EcoGlobal program.

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Sony World Photography Awards 2027 just launched! The 20th edition is now open for entries from all around the world. Have you been working on an exciting new project? Or perhaps you’re focusing on striking single shots instead? Are you a photography student wanting to take the next step in your career, or maybe an aspiring creator 19 years-old and under, eager to share your talent with the world? The Sony World Photography Awards are completely free to enter and open to photographers worldwide shooting on any device. Top prizes include $25,000, a solo exhibition, top Sony digital imaging equipment, inclusion in the book, worldwide recognition through press and media coverage – plus more!

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