UNCITRAL Marks its 60th Anniversary

#UNCITRAL marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, and we are launching a #GlobalEssayCompetition to engage fresh voices in shaping the future of international trade law.

#UNCITRAL marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, and we are launching a #GlobalEssayCompetition to engage fresh voices in shaping the future of international trade law.

We’re looking for original research exploring:

• The social and economic impact of UNCITRAL texts
• Innovative and forward-looking ideas on the future of international trade law

Interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating law with economics, technology, and beyond, are especially welcome.

• Open to researchers from all disciplines with an interest in international trade law (university/institution endorsement required)
• Max 10,000 words in any of the 6 UN official languages
• Deadline: 31 December 2026

The top 10 winning authors will be invited to present their work at the UNCITRAL session in Vienna (June/July 2027), have their essays published as part of the UNCITRAL@60 documentation, and receive an offer for a visiting scholarship at the UNCITRAL secretariat.

Submit to: uncitral60@un.org (subject: “Global Essay Competition”)

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