In order to stimulate high-quality scientific research regarding problems inherent to overseas regions, the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (RAOS) organizes yearly competitions.
Each award-winning work in the yearly competition is granted a cash prize (2,500 EUR).
Questions for the Competition 2024
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First question. — An original study is requested on the current transformations, within an overseas community, of the social practices in relation to the environment.
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2nd question. — A study of traditional sustainable irrigation systems in overseas semi-arid and arid regions is requested.
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3rd question. — A scientific and/or technical study is requested on sustainable circular economy models in emerging countries based on one or more successful examples
Questions for the Competition 2025
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First question. — A study is requested on the judicial system in an African or Asian colony in the first half of the 20th century.
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2nd question. — A study is requested on the impact of climate change on the productivity of tropical lakes and on the management of these aquatic resources by the local population.
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3rd question. — A study is requested on the lessons learned so far in emerging countries on the first concrete achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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