The 2021 Dual Competitions on the UN SDGs for Youth from the Youth by Youth Research Vox Network

Youth Research Vox is inviting youth all over the world to participate in the 2021 Dual competitions on the UN SDGs (the International Youth Research Competition and the International Youth Entrepreneur Competition). Eligible youth from around the globe are welcome to apply for the 2021 Dual competitions on the UN SDGs which are a fully guided process. The competition organizing committee is committed to providing contestants with all necessary training and support throughout the 4-month competition period. 

Competition Purpose:-

In alignment with the United Nations’ aim for involving youth in achieving the 17 Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) by 2030, the competition organizing committee sets forth the following purposes of the 2021 Dual competitions:

• Empowering youth around the world through the competitions; amplifying the voices of youth worldwide.
• Creating and accelerating SDG initiatives both in the communities and on a global level.
• Encouraging and facilitating international youth collaboration

Selection Process:-

• Applicants will be interviewed individually. For applicants under 18 years old, parents and/or guardians are required to participate in the interview process.
• A maximum of 100 applicants worldwide will be selected to participate in the competition, approximately 16 students per continent/region.

• Research Competition:
• Five award categories. Winning articles will be submitted to scholarly journals for peer review and potential publishing.
• Entrepreneur Competition:
• Six award categories. Winners will be invited to YRV Sustainability Shark Tank events for potential funding.
• TheCompetition Organizing Committee may consider offering support to candidates in the areas with limited computer or internet access.

• Research Competition - youth between 13 and 18 years old.
• Competitors must be:
• Passionate about achieving the SDGs and a better future of the world. 
• Respectful to scientific principles, truth, facts, and data.
• Strong desire for collaboration with youth from different cultures.
• Able to communicate in English.
• There are no fees associated with the competitions or related training. The competition is free to all.

Required Final Product:-

• Research Competition:
• Research Article: scholarly writing in APA format.
• Action Report: a summary of the team’s actions taken.
• Showcase Act: presenting team learnings using visual, performing, or multidisciplinary art forms. 
• Entrepreneur Competition:
• Business Plan: a detailed, implementable plan.
• Potential Social Impact Report.
• Showcase Act: presenting team learnings using visual, performing, or multidisciplinary art forms.

About Youth Research Vox:-

Youth Research Vox is an international network of youth researchers, action seekers, and aspiring social entrepreneurs leading the way to a brighter future and a more sustainable world. Youth Research Vox's mission is to unite youth around the world through research, action, and social entrepreneurial opportunities. At Youth Research Vox, no dream is too big, no action is impossible and its slogan is ‘While youth is only twenty percent of the world's population, they are one hundred percent of the world's future.’

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