SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PROCESS

Official Information for Applicants

📅 KEY DATES

Opening of Submissions: 01 May 2026

Submission Deadline: 01 October 2026

Winners Announcement & Official Ceremony: December 2026

📥 HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official online application form available on the Foundation's website.

Applications may be submitted by individuals, organizations, educational institutions, foundations, research groups, cultural initiatives, or community projects.

Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.

Each nomination must include supporting documentation demonstrating the candidate's contribution to peace, education, philosophy, culture, ethical leadership, consciousness, or human development.

📄 ELIGIBLE SUBMISSION TYPES

Applicants may submit one or more of the following:

📚 Published Book

📖 Unpublished Manuscript

📄 Research Paper or Academic Article

📝 Philosophical Essay

🎓 Educational Program or Methodology

🏛 Institutional or Organizational Initiative

🌍 Community or Peacebuilding Project

🎨 Cultural or Artistic Project

🎥 Documentary, Video Project, or Educational Media

📋 Motivated Nomination Proposal

👤 Personal Achievement Portfolio

Other relevant materials demonstrating contribution to the Award's mission.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Main Submission

The primary material supporting the nomination.

Examples:

• Book (PDF)

• Article (PDF)

• Research paper (PDF)

• Project presentation (PDF)

• Educational methodology (PDF)

• Organizational report (PDF)

• Portfolio of achievements (PDF)

• Motivated nomination proposal (PDF)

Format: PDF (mandatory)

Language: English (for international categories)

2. Nomination Statement

Length: 500–1,500 words

The statement should explain:

• Why the candidate deserves recognition

• The contribution to peace and human development

• The impact of the work

• The connection with the principles of Vision, Science, Being and Nobility

For self-nominations, this serves as a personal statement.

For third-party nominations, it serves as a nomination letter.

3. Supporting Evidence

Examples:

• Publications

• Research

• Awards and distinctions

• Project reports

• Media coverage

• Letters of recommendation

• Testimonials

• Certificates

• Public presentations

• Educational materials

Optional but highly recommended.

4. Biography / Organizational Profile

For Individuals:

• Full Name

• Country

• Biography (up to 500 words)

For Organizations:

• Organization Name

• Country

• Mission Statement

• Organizational Profile (up to 500 words)

5. Category Selection

Each nomination may be submitted to ONE (1) category.

Additional categories require separate applications.

🎥 OPTIONAL MATERIALS

Applicants may additionally submit:

• Video Presentation

• Documentary Material

• Interview Recordings

• Public Lectures

• Educational Videos

• Conference Presentations

Format:

MP4, YouTube Link, Vimeo Link, or equivalent.

💳 APPLICATION FEE

Application Fee:

50 EUR per nomination category.

Each category requires a separate application and fee.

Applications become valid only after successful payment.

Fee waivers or reduced fees may be granted in exceptional cases for youth initiatives, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, or applicants from low-income regions.

⚠ GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Only complete applications will be reviewed.

• Late submissions will not be accepted.

• All materials must be submitted digitally.

• Applicants must hold the necessary rights to all submitted materials.

• The Award Committee reserves the right to request additional information or supporting documentation.

📊 VSBN EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

All nominations are evaluated according to the four core principles of VSBN:

V – Vision

S – Science

B – Being

N – Nobility

The evaluation considers:

• Innovation and originality

• Ethical contribution

• Social impact

• Educational value

• Contribution to peace

• Human development

• Sustainability and long-term influence

📩 CONFIRMATION

All applicants will receive:

• Confirmation of submission

• Notification of Nominee status

• Notification of Finalist status

• Laureate announcements

• Official Award Ceremony invitation (where applicable)

FINAL NOTE

The VSBN International Award for Peace Through Philosophy is more than an award.

It is a global platform dedicated to advancing peace, consciousness, ethical leadership, education, culture, and human transformation.

The Award celebrates individuals and organizations whose work helps build a more conscious, compassionate, responsible, and peaceful world.