Competition · Online

HIR Academic Writing Contest: Fall/Winter 2026

Harvard International Review · Online · Worldwide

Open applicationNo foreign travel requiredApplications openNeeds confirmation

Write an evidence-based international-affairs article and, if selected, defend it online before HIR judges.

Cost: Fees not confirmed; Paid
Duration: Dates agreed individually
Grade: Grades 9–12; Not published
Format: Online; Worldwide

Overview

The senior contest accepts 800–1,200 word analytical articles on one of three published international-affairs themes, with a global rather than US-only perspective. HIR scores submissions and selects finalists for a 15-minute virtual presentation/defense on Feb 5, 2027. This listing covers grades 9–12.

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