RSN-RSIS Essay Competition 2019

The RSN-RSIS Essay Competition 2019 is held in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Submission Guidelines

This competition will consider the depth and breadth of the submission. Candidates are recommended to justify by comparing their choice of threat against others. They should focus on the main problem in dealing with the chosen threat. Merit will be given for innovative thinking and reasoned argument backed-up with evidence.

As the best essays will be published, the 4,000 word limit includes footnotes and appendices and will be strictly enforced.

Thank you for participating and we hope you enjoy the process. Best of luck!

• Single authorship only
• Word count – 4,000 words maximum (including footnotes and appendices)
• Include word count on title page of the essay
• Do not include your name on the title page or within the essay but use a pseudonym, which is to appear both on the title page and the entry form
• All previously published essays are ineligible
• The official entry form must accompany each submission and it is available for download HERE
• Essay is to be submitted as a MS Word document to [email protected]
• Deadline: 1 February 2019

Judging Criteria

The judging committee comprise of distinguished academics and senior commanders from the navy.

Announcement of Results

Winners will be announced during the IFC 10^th Anniversary Ceremony in May 2019 in Singapore.