The Centre for Advanced Study in International Humanitarian Law (CASH),
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, invites submissions for its National Essay Writing Competition on International Refugee Law.
This competition encourages critical, original, and forward-looking scholarship on refugee law amid conflict, climate change, displacement, and evolving state responsibility.
Theme
International Refugee Law
Participants are encouraged to explore the field through doctrinal, critical, empirical, or interdisciplinary approaches.
Illustrative Sub-Themes
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Climate refugees
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Non-recognition and statelessness
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Determination of refugee status
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Responsibility-sharing among states
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Global North vs Global South dynamics
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Gendering of refugees
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War refugees
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Refugee rights and the principle of non-refoulement
(Themes are indicative. Authors are free to explore beyond these.)
Eligibility
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Undergraduate and postgraduate law students
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Research scholars
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Co-authorship permitted (maximum two authors)
Submission Guidelines
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Word limit: 3,000–4,000 words
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Font: Times New Roman
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Main text: Size 12, line spacing 1.5
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Footnotes: Size 10, line spacing 1
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Citation style: OSCOLA (4th edition)
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Plagiarism limit: Maximum 10% similarity
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Use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited
Important Dates & Fees
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Final Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026
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Registration Fee: ₹400 (exclusive of GST)
Awards
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🥇 First Prize: ₹7,000
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🥈 Second Prize: ₹5,000
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🥉 Third Prize: ₹3,000
All eligible participants will receive certificates of participation.
Selected essays will be published in an ISBN-serialised book by CASH, RGNUL.
Contact
📧 cash@rgnul.ac.in
📸 Instagram: @cash_rgnul
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