Overview

The 2026 Emerging Perspectives Short Essay Competition is officially open, offering young writers a powerful platform to share their voices on migration in the age of polycrisis.

Organized by the Mixed Migration Centre, this annual competition invites fresh, original perspectives from emerging thinkers across the Global South.

Eligibility

Young writers who can share stories, insights, or lived experiences about how overlapping global crises are shaping migration.

Benefits

Global Publication: Winning essays will be featured in the prestigious Mixed Migration Review 2026.
Cash Prize: Each of the five winners will receive USD $1,000.
International Exposure: Share your voice with policymakers, researchers, and global audiences.
Career Boost: Strengthen your portfolio as a writer, researcher, or storyteller.