Dates

• Monday, 6 July 2026 - Hybrid Kick-off event with Challenge Introduction and Jury Panel Discussion on SAIN Research Hub.
• ​Friday, 10 July 2026 - Team Roster Finalization & Networking Drinks.
• Monday, 13 July 2026 - Late sign-up deadline
• ​Monday, 17 August 2026, Anywhere on Earth - Substack post submission.

Eligibility

Participant must be based in the Netherlands.

AI Usage Policy

To ensure complete fairness and evaluate your authentic critical thinking, the use of AI tools is strictly regulated.

• Accepted AI Usage: You may use AI to assist with literature collection, basic grammar correction, and general style/readability improvements.
• Penalized AI Usage: You will be strictly penalized for using AI to execute any cognitive tasks. This includes generating core arguments, synthesizing literature insights, formulating hypotheses, or writing the substantive technical content of your essay.