GVMUNEC XI 2026

International delegates,

GVMUN is pleased to announce the eleventh iteration of the Global Virtual Model United Nations Essay Competition (GVMUNEC), a contest for aspiring writers and thinkers to share their insights on the world. The competition will consist of essay submissions from an informed international audience looking to spark change in the world. The ideas in each essay should bring a fresh, new perspective to international relations and policymaking.

NOTE: This is an Essay Competition, NOT a virtual or in-person conference.

Competitors will be able to choose between two prompts, as follows:

1. To what extent has the introduction of sortition in nations such as Ireland, Colombia, and France proven effective in representing the diverse socio-economic needs of the populations it is intended to serve?
2. To what extent should international law treat cyberattacks on critical infrastructure as acts of war requiring a collective military response?

They will need to write and submit a 600-800 word essay answering one of the prompts. Applications will open on September 27th, 2026, and the submission deadline is November 28th. Please attach your essay as a PDF under the position paper section with the following title format: [Name] - [Topic Number] - [Word Count]. All essays should use a Times New Roman, 12-point font. Essays that do not meet all of the previous requirements will not be considered.

A works cited page is mandatory, with in-text citations in MLA or APA style. Visit https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.html for more information.

November 28th is the deadline, although participants are strongly encouraged to submit their essays as early as they can. 

After the submissions have been reviewed, the top three essays from each category will receive recognition through awards and posts on our social media platforms, such as Instagram and LinkedIn. Winners will also gain the opportunity to become GVMUN Interns to work with our team.

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We're looking forward to reading your submissions and reviewing your ideas,

The GVMUN Secretariat