ISSCY is a research competition for high school students around the world, co-hosted and sponsored by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) and GATSVI Challenge. In an effort to promote the study of humanities and social science among secondary students around the world, ISSCY invites young minds to submit their research paper to a panel of judges for consideration. Students will submit a proposal for the preliminary round and, if selected, will be invited to submit their full papers to the final round. After a careful screening by esteemed judges, 80+ young researchers may be given the opportunity to publish their work in ISSCY’s Online Journal.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Late summer to early fall
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Students around the world in high school or equivalent academic standing are eligible to participate. Only individual submissions will be accepted.
- Research on the following topics is permitted:
- Humanities: Classics, History, Literature, Linguistics, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion, Anthropology, Music
- Social Sciences: Sociology, International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Psychology, Education, Communication, Public Health, Law, Journalism, Environmental Policy, Business
Deadline
- Preliminary Round Deadline: August 24
- Finalists Announced: September 7
- Final Round Deadline: September 28
Application or Entry Requirements
- Your proposal should be no more than 500 words converted to a PDF file. Please use Times New Roman font, 12 point, 1.0 line spacing, and Normal margins (top: 1” left: 1” right: 1” bottom: 1”)
- File name: ISSCY_Preliminary_name_school_grade
- The proposal should include the topic of the research, intended research method, and information about how you decided on your topic. A well-written proposal should clearly address its purpose: explaining why your proposed research has merit and should be published.
- Only English entries will be accepted.
- You must participate as an individual; team participation will not be accepted.
- Proposals that make it to the final round will be provided with additional submission guidelines.
Notifications of Decisions
- Mid October
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
Have other questions?
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to promote the ideals and principles of the United Nations (UN) and strengthen its engagement with civil society. Established in 1946, WFUNA serves as a network connecting over 100 national United Nations Associations (UNAs) worldwide. Through its various programs and initiatives, WFUNA facilitates youth engagement, organizes Model UN conferences, and advocates for the UN's goals and values.
