The Hinternet Essay Prize
This is their inaugural essay prize. The question is: “How might new and emerging technologies best be mobilized to secure perpetual peace?” And, “The contest invites bold, independent, and engaging ideas from specialists and non-specialists alike. While acknowledging the historical connection between technological progress and warfare, the contest seeks proposals that explore how such advancements might instead contribute to lasting peace without excessive compromises to human freedom.” Essays must be of 2,000-10,000 words, and can be written in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Polish, or Turkish. They have detailed guidelines/editorial preferences, please read them carefully.
Value: $10,000
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Open for: All writers
Details here and here.
(Also see The Hinterland’s general prose submission guidelines here – scroll down. Please read their published works first to see if yours will be a good fit.)

Deadline: September 1st, 2025