The Geneva Challenge at Graduate Institute Geneva 2025

The primary aim of the challenge is to provide innovative and practical solutions to the challenges of migration, blending theoretical analysis with real-world, actionable solutions that are grounded in academic competence and practical feasibility.

Eligibility criteria for The Geneva Challenge:

Applicants must:

• Be graduate students (master’s level or equivalent) enrolled in a post-bachelor university program at the time of registration, with a maximum duration of 2 years.
• Form teams of 3 to 5 students, offering an interdisciplinary approach or at least 2 different disciplinary perspectives.
• Provide proof of enrollment for all team members (must include name, program, and issuance date within 3 months or validity beyond registration).
• All team members must be enrolled at registration; exceptions may be made for students transitioning into graduate studies if already accepted into a graduate program

Value of The Geneva Challenge:

• First Prize: CHF 10,000 (for the top team).
• Second Place: CHF 5,000 (for each of two teams).
• Third Place: CHF 2,500 (for each of two teams).

Application:

• Registration deadline:  23 May 2025 at 23:59 CET.
• Submission deadline: 16 July 2025 at 23:59 CET.