Application Deadline: 25 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC+2.
Applications are now open for the 2025 GCSP’s Prize for Innovation in Global Security. Organised by GCSP’s Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, this prestigious annual award celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security.
Requirements
- Open to all disciplines and sectors, the prize highlights the most inspiring and original achievements of the year – whether through new initiatives, technological innovations, research publications, or institutional accomplishments.
Prize:
- The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to global peace and security.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be submitted via the online application form in order to be considered for the prize, and shall include:
a. a project abstract of 250 words maximum;
b. a well-developed project description which should not exceed 750 words in length;
c. a description of the technical process of the project submitted (if applicable);
d. an estimate of the budget required for the project;
e. an explanation of how the project provides a novel contribution to the field of global security;
f. a description of the short-term and long-term impact of the project in the field of global security;
g. up to five image files (optional)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Prize for Innovation in Global Security