The Ideas Bank announces a new award for young Belarusian researchers who are ready to propose fresh ideas and solutions to current social, political, and economic challenges facing Belarus and/or the Belarusian diaspora.
We invite submissions of concepts for analytical papers and will support selected authors in developing their ideas into full-fledged analytical materials.
Five best concepts will be selected. Their authors will receive:
- A financial award of up to €1500 (gross)
- Mentoring and editorial support
- Publication of the analytical paper (up to 2000 words) on the Ideas Bank platform
Examples of topics that interest us:
- Political and civic strategies for democratic change
- Economic recovery and reform, business and technology development
- International cooperation, diplomacy, and foreign policy
- Technology, media, and the fight against disinformation
- Social cohesion, building connections among civil society actors, and national dialogue
…and others.
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Have at least 2 years of experience in research, analytical, or journalistic work, or are studying for a Master’s or PhD in social, political, or economic fields;
- Have a portfolio with at least one analytical publication or research where you are the lead author;
- Are under 35 years old and hold Belarusian citizenship.
⏳ Project duration: up to 2 months
🗓 Winners must submit their analytical articles by March 1, 2026
To apply:
- Download and fill in the application form.
- Complete the registration form and attach your relevant CV (in English) and application.
- Wait for the results!
⏱ Deadline: December 3, 2025 (inclusive).
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ideasbank.vision
The final amount of financial support will depend on your legal status (individual entrepreneur, organization, or private person) and your country of residence / tax residency.
The award is implemented within a project funded by the European Union.