Special Theme: Social Innovation
Social innovation research has the potential to generate positive social change and contribution towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By studying and disseminating effective social innovations, graduate students can contribute to the development of solutions that address societal problems such as poverty, inequality, climate change, healthcare disparities, and more. Their research can inform policymakers, practitioners, and organisations about evidence-based strategies, leading to improved policies and interventions. Moreover, their research can enlighten them on SDGs and possible awakening on the needs of the society and mindfulness to do something in future to overcome these challenges.
Intangible benefits: Improve skills and employability
EGV aims to promote skills and employability by allowing learners global virtual platform to collaborate for research and present the same in front of international audience.
Participating in research paper writing competitions can be highly beneficial for graduates, as it helps enhance their skills and employability in several ways:
Improvement in Research and Writing Skills: Research paper competitions require participants to conduct in-depth research, analyze data, and present their findings coherently. Graduates can improve their research and writing skills through such competitions, making them better equipped to tackle complex projects in their professional careers.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Crafting a research paper necessitates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates have to evaluate information, draw conclusions, and propose innovative solutions. These skills are highly sought after by employers in various industries.
Effective Communication Skills: Writing a research paper involves effectively communicating complex ideas and information. Graduates will learn how to convey their thoughts clearly and concisely, a skill that is invaluable in the workplace, especially in roles requiring collaboration and client interaction.
Time Management and Organization: Research paper competitions have strict deadlines, encouraging graduates to improve their time management and organizational skills. Employers value individuals who can efficiently manage their workload and meet deadlines. Networking Opportunities: Competitions often bring together students and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Engaging in such events provides graduates with networking opportunities that can lead to potential job prospects, internships, or valuable connections within their industry.
Exposure to New Ideas and Perspectives: Research paper competitions expose graduates to new ideas, perspectives, and the latest advancements in their field of interest. This exposure can broaden their knowledge base and keep them updated with the latest trends, making them more valuable to potential employers.
Building Confidence: Successfully participating in a research paper competition and receiving recognition for one’s work can boost a graduate’s confidence. Confidence is a key trait that can help graduates excel in interviews and in their day-to-day professional interactions.
Demonstration of Specialisation: Writing a research paper allows graduates to showcase their expertise and specialization in a particular area of interest. This can make them stand out to employers seeking candidates with specific skills and knowledge.
Enhanced Resume/CV: Including a notable research paper competition win or participation on a resume or CV can make a graduate’s profile more appealing to potential employers. It serves as concrete evidence of their dedication to learning and excellence.
In conclusion, research paper writing competitions offer graduates a platform to hone their skills, build valuable connections, and boost their employability. It provides them with a competitive edge in the job market by showcasing their capabilities and commitment to personal and professional growth.
How will we help?
We will provide you the masterclasses to achieve following outcomes:
- Meaning of social innovation
- Meaning of Research
- Ethical writing practices
- Critical Reflective Practice
Tangible benefit:
- Top 5 teams will be invited to present their papers in the reputed international conference. Our Conference collaborates with several Scopus indexed journals which allows possibility of publication and feedback from top-editors.
- Participation Certificate to all participants.
- Top 10 entries will be mentored further to present their ideas to Europe based investors, with option to getting funding > Euros 100,000.
- Opportunity to study abroad for free tuition. EGV has 400 partner Universities across the world, e.g. in the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, etc. All research enthusiasts will be counselled for their internationalisation objectives and provided possibility of tuition free education in the best Universities across the world.
Every recipient will be presented with a certificate, tastefully displayed in a frame, as a form of acknowledgment for their outstanding achievement. Should it be desired, congratulatory letters can be composed for the student, as well as for the faculty, departments, and deans of the student’s institution, upon their request.
To fulfil the necessary criteria, the paper must be written in the English language while adhering to the following specifications:
Length of the paper:
The paper must be composed in the English language and adhere to the following guidelines regarding length:
For undergraduate submissions, the paper should not exceed a maximum of 20 pages, encompassing all charts, graphs, references, and any appendices.
For graduate student submissions, the paper should not exceed a maximum of 30 pages, inclusive of all charts, graphs, references, and any appendices.
Format of the paper:
- Font should be Times New Roman — point size 12
- Margins of 1 inch (2.5 cm) all around
- Double spaced
- Papers must be submitted in MSWord (DOC or DOCX) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Charts and Citations
- Charts and graphs should be “stylized”; that is, exhibits should be developed, formatted, and inserted into the document appropriately. Cutting and pasting direct output from statistical software into the document is not
- APA formatting is expected. For details, please refer https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Title Page and Abstract
The page presenting the title should incorporate essential details such as the author’s name, the name of their faculty advisor, the institution they are affiliated with, the expected degree or recently obtained degree, the anticipated graduation date (month/year), and the author’s email address.
Following the title page, there should be a concise abstract of no more than 150 words. It is important to note that the title page and abstract pages do not contribute to the page limits specified.
Page headers and/or footers should include page numbers and a condensed version of the paper’s title. However, they must not include the author’s name or the institution’s name to ensure impartial evaluation by the judges.
Minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements for all entries are as follows:
Author Status:
The competition will be evaluated under 3 age groups:
- Age 14-18 years – High School students
- Age 19-25 years – University students & fresh graduates
- Age 25 and above – Working professionals
Coauthorship: Papers co-authored by multiple students are allowed. In the case of co-authored or multiple-authored winning papers, the specified monetary awards will be shared among the authors if segregating the award is not possible.
Single Submission: Each author is permitted to enter only one paper, whether as a sole author or as a coauthor.
Originality: Each paper must represent an original analysis and must be the author’s own work. Previously published papers are not eligible for submission.
Student Authorship: Papers co-authored with faculty members are not eligible. Only papers authored solely by students are eligible for submission.
Preparation: The paper must adhere to the specified preparation requirements outlined below.
Entry Form: The entry form must be completed and submitted according to the provided instructions.
Deadline: All papers and their corresponding entry forms must be received by midnight Central European Time by Friday 29th September 2023.
Application Process and paper submission:
To apply for the competition, papers need to be submitted electronically through the EGV Research Paper Competition Entry and Publication Release Form.
Please ensure that you provide all the required information and save the files (entry form and research paper) using the appropriate file-naming format from the options below. Use the contest category name (either “EGV Undergraduate” or “EGV Master’s”) followed by your last name.
Options for file-naming format:
- EGV Undergraduate Competition – LAST NAME
- EGV Master’s Competition – LAST NAME
The application deadline is Monday, 20 Dec 2023.
Masterclasses access will be provided post registration.
Submission deadline: 25th January, 2024
For any questions, please write at info@europeanglobalvarsity.com