Blue Europe, a think tank focused on fostering connections between Western, Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce the “2025-2026 Alexis de Tocqueville contest.”

In the spirit of de Tocqueville’s legacy, the contest will be opened to US and Canadian students for the first time. We aim to encourage scholarly exchanges and deepen understanding of Central-Eastern Europe (CEE). This contest is open to all EU/EEA, UK, US and Canadian Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students, as well as recent graduates who obtained their degree in the last three years (up until 2023). The contest is also open to citizens and residents of Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Georgia, Armenia 
and Azerbaijan.

Scholars from the selected countries are invited to submit papers that explore the dynamic relationships between European regions – particularly with CEE – focusing on industrial, technological, political, or cultural exchanges. Selected works will be featured on Blue Europe’s website, contributing to our mission of enhancing public awareness of European issues and fostering dialogue and cooperation. We believe it is a great opportunity for scholars and young researchers to showcase their knowledge and increase their visibility.

Deadline: March 31, 2026