KAS/Atomic Reporters 2021 Essay Contest: A Neglected Story The Legacy of Splitting the Atom

Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Multilateral Dialogue Vienna and Atomic Reporters are cordially inviting you to apply to join our first study programme 2021-2022 “A Neglected Story – The Legacy of Splitting the Atom”.

25 successful candidates from across academic disciplines and countries of origin, will participate in six online seminars interspersed with learning modules, culminating in a four-day dialogue programme in Vienna with visits to the international organizations.
Certificates will be awarded.

An online lecture introducing the programme, and open to all, was held on Wednesday, 7 July 2021 at 16.00 CEST. Recording of the Kick-Off event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsszMLHTRok

• Table of Content
• About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
• KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest
• Aim and Benefits of KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest
• Requirements for KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation. In Germany, 16 regional offices offer a wide variety of civic education conferences and events. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The foundation’s headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, and also in Berlin. There, an additional conference center, named “The Academy”, was opened in 1998. We are proud to bear the name of Konrad Adenauer. The first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany’s name and principles are our guidelines, duty, and obligation. Establ... continue reading

KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest

Aim and Benefits of KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest

• Gain deeper insight into nuclear arms control and nuclear safety
• Learn about today’s nuclear challenges
• Comprehend the dynamics of nuclear diplomacy
• Visit international organisations in Vienna
• Shape an alumni network
• Make new friends from around the world

Requirements for KAS/Atomic Reporters Essay Contest Qualification

• Essays must be submitted in English: length, 800 – 2,000 words, single space 12 pt font size with a bibliography and short abstract.
• Essays should be written by one person. Co-authored papers cannot be accepted.
• The essay must be unpublished and be the original work of the applicant.
• Contestants should submit their essays together with a CV, a short letter of motivation , and contact details - by email to [email protected] (subject line: Application, name, First Arms Control Study Programme 2021/22). The deadline for submissions is midnight CEST (Vienna time), Tuesday, 31 August,
• Candidates will be selected by a board of experts from Atomic Reporters.
• The authors of the 25 selected essays will be informed by end of September 2021.
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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit KAS website.