This annual competition sponsored by the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian
Law at American University Washington College of Law seeks to stimulate the
production of scholarly work in international human rights law.

The 2014 topic is Persons with Disabilities and International Human Rights Law.
Participants have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the assigned
topic. The best articles may be published in the American University International
Law Review.

Deadline: February 1, 2014The Academy will grant two Awards, one for the best article in English and one for
the best article in Spanish. The Award in each case will consist of:

· A scholarship to the Academy’s Program of Advanced Studies

· Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C.

· Housing at the university dorms

· A per diem for living expenses

For detailed guidelines about the award please visit:
http://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/hraward.cfm
or contact us at:
hracademy@wcl.american.edu