01About it
Compete in our Global Ideas Competition and qualify for an all-expenses-covered participation as a Leader of Tomorrow in the world’s premier opportunity for cross-generational debates: The St. Gallen Symposium. Your submission has two parts: The Solution Brief (max. 1,000 words across four sections identifying a real problem, backing it with evidence, proposing a partnership, and showing how it would work) and the Video Explainer (a 3-minute pitch). On top of that, the three best ideas will share a prize fund of CHF 20,000.
02Who may take part
Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate programme (master level or higher) in any field of study at a regular university, born in 1997 or later, and participating as an individual.
03What it pays for
| Cost | In the organiser's words |
|---|---|
| Registration | Covered“The participation in the symposium is free for all Leaders of Tomorrow.” |
| Airfare | Covered“expenses for travel, board and lodging are covered by the ISC.” |
| Accommodation | Covered“All Leaders of Tomorrow are accommodated at private student flats across the city.” |
| Meals | Partially covered“expenses for travel, board and lodging are covered by the ISC.” |
| Visa fee | Not covered“Expenses for visa application are borne by the Leaders of Tomorrow themselves.” |
| Local transport | Covered“provide shuttle service from and to the airport. Furthermore, all Leaders of Tomorrow receive a free ticket for the public transport in St. Gallen during the week of the symposium.” |
| Stipend | Covered“the three best ideas will share a prize fund of CHF 20,000.” |
“Fully funded” only when registration, flights and accommodation are all covered.
04How to apply
Submit a Solution Brief (max. 1,000 words using the template), a 3-minute Video-Explainer, a copy of passport or another official government ID, a confirmation of matriculation, and a short abstract (200–300 words) entered directly in the registration form.
05Can you go?
Join Epliv free to see whether you meet this opportunity's rules, whether your passport needs a visa for Switzerland, where and by when to apply, the official fee and a checklist of what to prepare.
