About the programme
Eligible students submit a Solution Brief of up to 1,000 words answering the topic question 'What could we solve, if we could agree?' plus a three-minute Video Explainer. Top entries are selected in two rounds; the top 100 qualify for an expenses-paid participation in the 56th Symposium, and three awardees share a CHF 20,000 prize fund. AI tools are permitted but must be declared.
Duration: Symposium 27–29 April 2027
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate programme (master level or higher) in any field at a regular university
- Born in 1997 or later
- Individual submissions only; teams not allowed
- Solution Brief written in English
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What they look for
- Bachelor students generally ineligible; 4th-year honours students may qualify if confirmed in writing by their university
AI use is permitted. AI tools are permitted but must be declared in an auxiliary aids directory; undeclared use leads to disqualification.
What you will need
- Solution Brief
- Video Explainer
- Passport or government ID
- Confirmation of matriculation
- Abstract (200–300 words)
- Auxiliary aids directory
How to apply
- Register and submit Solution Brief and Video Explainer by the deadline
- ISC verifies eligibility and document completeness
- Round one: anonymous jury assessment of Solution Briefs
- Round two: Video Explainers reviewed for top entries
- Results announced by email by mid-March 2027
Applications are submitted on St. Gallen Symposium (International Students' Committee)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- St. Gallen Symposium (International Students' Committee) · Application
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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