gnluenergylaw.org GNLU-NLA International Essay Writing Competition 2015 on “NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW & POLICY”

Organisation : Gujarat National Law University
Announcement : GNLU-NLA International Essay Writing Competition 2015 on “NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW & POLICY”

Notification : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/2874-Brochure-1.pdf
Home Page : https://gnlu.ac.in/Research/Home

GNLU-NLA INTERNATIONAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2015 ON “NUCLEAR ENERGY LAW & POLICY” :
The premier Indian, national law university “Gujarat National University” (GNLU), under the aegis of GUVNL-GNLU Research Fellowship on „Energy Law and Policy? is organizing an essay competition on subjects relevant to Energy law and policy with an aim to involve all those who want to serve a purpose larger than themselves and are able to communicate their passion for the subject tempered by the wisdom of an overarching awareness.

This mission is in an effort to improve the debate and to make a difference in the evaluation; implementation, formulation and resolving the issues of energy sector both on domestic and international front for sustainable development.

This specific energy sector selected for Essay Competition, this year is on “Nuclear Energy Law and Policy”. This essay competition is being organized in collaboration with Nuclear Law Association, India.

Coordinator of the program :
Harsha Rajwanshi
Assistant Professor of Law & Faculty Advisor to
GNLU- GUVNL Research Fellowship on ‘Energy Law & Policy’
Gujarat National Law University
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor Koba,
Gandhinagar 382007 Gujarat INDIA
Email: hrajwanshi@gnlu.ac.in
Contact Number: (+91) 8511188725

Types of Essay : Long essay of minimum 8000-9000 words excluding footnotes

Format :
** The essays submitted by the participants must be in „English? language only.
** Each submission must include two cover pages.
** The first page should include the paper?s title and the participant?s name, mail address, academic details, designative description phone number and email address.
** The second page should include only the title of the essay accompanied with a small abstract of not more than 300 words.
** The essay must be typed in Microsoft Word with Times New Roman, Font size 12, 1.5 linear spacing, on A4 size paper with 2.56 CM margin on each side.
** Citations should be provided in the footnotes and references must appear as endnotes. All footnotes/references shall be in Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition

Rules:
1. Essay should be within the prescribed word limit. Word limit excludes abstract, foot notes or endnotes and references,
2. Essay can be co-authored from same or different institutions.
3. There will be strict adherence to ethical writing principles. Any paper found to violate this will be rejected
4. Every essay should contain abstract of 300 words and 6 keywords
5. The participants are free to work on different themes under the broad topics

Awards:
I. First Prize: Certificate of Excellence and a cash prize of US Dollars 150 and its equivalent in INR
II. Second Prize: Commendation certificate and a cash prize of US Dollars 120 and its equivalent in INR
III. Third Prize: Commendation certificate and a cash prize of US Dollars 100 and its equivalent in INR
IV. Honor Mention (15 numbers): Certificate of Recognition of Efforts
V. Certificate of Participation to all the participants of essay competition
VI. Publication of 15 best essays in a book to be published by our publication partner Eastern Book Company* (*Conditions apply).

Internship opportunities shall be provided to top 6 best essays writers at GNLU under GUVNL-GNLU Research Fellowship on Energy Law and Policy which can be availed by the winner till 2016. There shall be no stipend given under the internship. However, winner shall have free boarding and lodging facility at GNLU where they can make use of resource rich library of GNLU.

Participants of Essay competition can avail 50% fee waivers in the extension and training activities organized under GUVNL-GNLU Research Fellowship on Energy law and policy till 2018.

Last Date :
Abstract Submission and Registration: October 30, 2015 (23.59), participant’s local time.
Final Submission: All entries must be received by December 21, 2015 (23:59) participant local time