Best Paper Prize

The Center is accepting nominations for the best undergraduate essay in world history and global affairs, 2024-2025. In this third year of the Center’s annual best paper prize, we are looking for papers that are well-written and researched, grapple with global issues or questions, and represent a sophisticated grasp of the material. We are looking especially for work that bridges theory and practice in the humanities and social sciences to deepen policy-oriented expertise and encourage global public engagement.

The winner will receive $500 and will be featured on the Center’s website. Please consider nominating an undergraduate who – over the course of the 2024-25 academic year – wrote an exceptional essay. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2025. Please send nominations and original papers directly to Diana Atoui at d.atoui@northeastern.edu.