The Grawemeyer Award is now accepting submissions for bold, innovative ideas that can help create a fairer, more peaceful, and more cooperative world. The award recognises individuals whose work has the potential to shift global conversations and inspire practical steps toward strengthening international order.
Focus
This call welcomes original proposals that tackle major global challenges, including foreign policy, conflict resolution, environmental stability and international law.
The aim is to highlight forward-thinking solutions that can improve how global systems function and foster cooperation among nations. Submissions may be rooted in academic research, policy analysis or practical, real-world intervention models.
Funding details
Award winners will receive USD 100,000 in recognition of the impact and global relevance of their idea.
Additionally, recipients gain international visibility and a prestigious platform that can amplify their work across academic, policy and media spaces. Past winners have seen their ideas spark global dialogue and influence real-world practice.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to both emerging and established thinkers presenting a specific idea, rather than a lifetime body of work. Eligible applicants include:
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Authors and academics
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Activists and practitioners
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Independent researchers
Submissions may include:
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Books or published works proposing new global solutions
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Essays, reports, or analyses addressing key world issues
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Innovative approaches to peace, governance or international cooperation
Requirements
Applicants must submit work that clearly articulates their idea and demonstrates its potential global impact. Strong submissions will show:
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How the idea can be applied in real-world contexts
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Why it offers promise for improving world order
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Supporting evidence, research or case examples
Deadline
Apply through the Grawemeyer Awards website before January 30, 2026
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