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Echoes of the Archipelago

The "Echoes of the Archipelago: Innovation and Insight Prize" is a bi-annual contest dedicated to celebrating and advancing the understanding of Japan's rich history, culture, and society. This competition invites students to submit original work that provides new insights or innovative approaches to studying the Japanese archipelago.

Overview

Submission Categories

  1. Research Papers: Original academic papers offering new insights or reinterpretations of Japanese history, culture, or societal trends.

  2. Innovative Projects: Creative projects or proposals employing new technologies, methodologies, or interdisciplinary approaches to explore aspects of Japanese society.

  3. Multimedia Presentations: Documentaries, digital exhibits, or interactive content engaging audiences with Japanese cultural or historical themes in novel ways.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality: The degree to which the work offers new perspectives or innovative approaches to understanding Japan.

  • Research Depth: The thoroughness and rigor of the research or project.

  • Relevance: How well the work addresses current issues or interests related to Japanese history, culture, or society.

  • Presentation: The clarity, effectiveness, and creativity in communicating the findings or innovations.

Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: [Dec, 21st 2024]

  • Format: Submissions should be made electronically in the specified formats for each category (e.g., PDF for papers, video file for multimedia presentations).

  • Length: Research papers should be between 2,000 and 10,000 words; innovative projects and multimedia presentations should be concise and clearly documented.

  • Cover Page: A cover page listing your information, Submission Title and Abstract. 

Prizes

  • Grand Prize: A monetary prize will be awarded to one 1st place and a lesser amount will be awarded to the Second and Third Place.  

  • Honorable Mentions: Certificates of recognition for outstanding submissions.

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Announcement

Winners will be announced in January and will be featured on the official website and social media channels.

How to Enter

Submissions need to be uploaded here or send to InCredibleDiscourse@gmail.com with Echos of the Archipelago in the Subject Line. Please allow up to one business day for a confirmation that your submission has been received.

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Register an Account: You must create an account and set up a profile on the ICD platform. This is required for all submissions.

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Enrollment Verification: To confirm your eligibility, you must demonstrate that you are currently enrolled in a university program or an equivalent educational institution.

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