The IAEA’s essay competition for young adults around the world is based on the IAEA’s slogan – Atoms for Peace and Development. The competition is designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary of US President Dwight D Eisenhower’s ‘Atoms for Peace’ speech delivered on 8 December 1953 to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the IAEA in 1957. The winning essay will posit ways the IAEA and the international community can address today’s biggest challenges within the mission of “Atoms for Peace and Development”.
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone between 18 and 24 years of age, as of 23 October 2023, is eligible.
The competition is free to enter, and contestants are limited to one entry. Here are the terms and conditions of the competition.
How can I enter the competition?
Essays can be submitted on this page from Tuesday, 20 September 2023. The deadline is 23:59 CET, Monday, 23 October 2023.
Essays must be original and a maximum of 4000 characters.
What are the judging criteria?
Essays will be judged on:
- Relevance
- Accuracy
- Style and originality
- Impact of new ideas
What is the prize?
The winning essay will be published by the IAEA, and the winner will be invited to Vienna to commemorate the anniversary of the speech on 8 December 2023.