2022 CFGL International Research Competition论文竞赛

CFGL International Research Competition是由美国著名非盈利组织The Center for Future Global Leaders与Elite合作，举办的国际性论文竞赛，学生通过撰写论文，展示分析，研究及写作能力。

每个类别（人文、STEM、经济和金融）将角逐出各地区获奖者。获奖者的姓名将展示在 CFGL 网站上，并且下载在线证书。从地区获奖者中，将再次角逐出每个类别的international level 获奖者。

The CFGL International Research Competition 2022

官方网站链接：https://www.cfgltoday.org/international-research-competition

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The CFGL International Research Competition is an research essay competition in which students outside the USA receive the opportunity to showcase their analytical, research, and writing skills in the form of a multi-page, persuasive research paper.

OBJECTIVE

Write a persuasive research paper falling within the categories of:

Humanities

1. Social Psychology
2. Abnormal Behavior
3. Cognitive Science
4. Developmental Psychology

STEM

1. Immunology
2. Pharmacology
3. Bioengineering
4. Chemical Engineering

Economics & Finance

1. Financial Market
2. Economic Policy
3. Economic Politics
4. Entrepreneurship

Other Subjects

1. Environmental Science
2. Computer Science
3. History

The essay will be judged based on:

• The strength and clarity of the thesis statement;
• The use of relevant examples and information to support the paper’s claims;
• The level of critical thinking and analysis regarding the supporting evidence;
• Fluency and organization; and
• The paper’s overall effectiveness

RULES & GUIDELINES

Length
Essay submissions should be 2,000 to 3,000 words.

Citations
Students should use in-text citations following MLA format, and an annotated bibliography should be submitted as the last page of the document. 3 sources minimum, Wikipedia is not allowed.

Format
All pages are to be double-spaced, and the text should be in 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins should be 1-inch left, right, top, and bottom. Submissions may be submitted as either a .pdf or .doc file.

Submission
Students must submit their entries via the online submission form.

Winners
Each category (Humanities, STEM, Economics & Finance) will have its own winner regionally. Winners will have their names recognized on the CFGL website and will also have access to a downloadable online certificate. From the regional winners, an overall, international winner for each category will be announced, have their name recognized on the CFGL website, and gain access to a second downloadable certificate.

DEADLINE

The competition opens on June 7, 2022. Final submissions are due no later than August 31, 2022.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Students from the following region in grades 9-12 as of the 2021-22 academic year.

• Asia Pacific
• North America excluding USA (Canada, Mexico)