Paper Contest

For the 10th consecutive year, SNAME WES is organising a Paper Contest. This is a good opportunity for all students and young professionals of 35 years of age and under to submit and present a paper to SNAME WES and publish the paper on the SNAME website. The winner will have the opportunity to be endorsed on the SNAME Paper Contest during the SNAME Maritime Convention 2025 by the Chair of SNAME Western Europe Section.

CALL FOR PAPERS 

Who can participate?
The contest is open to all students and professionals of 35 years old and under associated with the marine industry. Participants are to be members of SNAME WES upon submittal of the final paper.

Schedule
Abstract to be submitted by Friday, 28th March 2025
Final paper to be submitted by Friday, 13th June 2025
Contest results announced on Friday, 25th July 2025

Awards
1st Prize - Lourdes (Nina) Elona Lilley Memorial Cash prize of £200, Certificate and medal
2nd Prize - Certificate and medal

The template to be followed when preparing the paper can be downloaded using the link below.

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Paper Contest 2025 - Information
Paper Contest 2025 - Application Form
Paper Contest 2025 - Author Template