International Case Study Competition 2024
The ANU International Case Study Competition 2024, a collaborative effort between the College of Health & Medicine and the College of Science, invites students worldwide to showcase their problem-solving skills in tackling critical global challenges.
This year's competition focuses on the critical issues of energy transitions and climate change, and the global issue of mental health.
Running from September to December 2024, this competition offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. Join the waitlist for updates on the official launch!
Why should I apply:
By participating in the ANU International Case Competition, you will get the opportunity to:
- Solve critical issues in global health and science
- Apply and integrate knowledge gained from your classes
- Deepen your research, analytical and problem-solving skills in a practical setting
- Boost your confidence and communication skills
Key Dates for 2024:
- 18 September - Registrations open
- 9 October - Registrations close
- 11 October - Case study released via email
- 4 November - Case study submissions due
- 15 November - Top 5 Finalists notified - request video explanation of submission
- 25 November - Finalists video submissions due
- 2 December - Winners announced
How it works
The Case Competition gives students the chance to engage with Australian National University Researchers and academics. Students pitch their solutions to multi-disciplinary judges. The teams can register for both case studies or one of their choices.
After the preliminary round, selected teams move on to the final round, for a chance to win the 2024 international winner title.
- Students form teams with groups of 2-4 people. All members of a team need to be students of the same university/college.
- Choose a topic - there are 2 available. Each team can register for one or both topics.
- All teams must register for the competition and provide supporting documentation.
- To ensure all teams have the same amount of preparation time, teams will all receive an email containing a link to download the case study, marking rubric and the upload link.
- Teams will then have three weeks to complete their response to the case study and submit it via the upload link.
- The Australian National University values the richness that gender diversity brings. As such, we encourage teams whose candidature represents this diversity.
- The data submitted may be used for research purposes; it will be anonymised to ensure that no personal information is identifiable.
Who can apply?
- All international students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program in a non-Australian university course are eligible to apply. Teams of 2-4 members are required.
- We highly encourage students to form interdisciplinary teams to present a most well-rounded and holistic solution to the issue.
- Participants must be enrolled in at least three subjects in the current semester to be eligible to compete.
How to apply
Applications for the 2024 Case Competition will open in September 2024. Complete the Expression of Interest form to be kept up to date about competition timelines and to be notified when registrations open.
Responses will be reviewed and assessed by Australian National University academics, and the top five submissions for each topic will be invited to record a 5-minute video presentation of their submission to the case study.
The top three submissions for each topic (based on their written and video submissions) will be awarded prizes by the Australian National University.
The Australian National University values the richness that gender diversity brings. As such, we encourage teams whose candidature represents this diversity.
Prizes
- 1st prize: $2,000 AUD equivalent gift card
- 2nd prize: $1,000 AUD equivalent gift card
- 3rd prize: $500 AUD equivalent gift card
Prizes will be awarded for each topic. All participants will receive a certificate of participation from The Australian National University. Participants selected to submit a video presentation will receive a finalist certificate of achievement. Winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize will receive a gift card and a certificate.
Winners will be notified by email and SMS.
FAQ
I am not studying a science, health & medicine (or related) program and have no science background. Am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, of course! While a health & medicine and science background is certainly relevant, we encourage students to form interdisciplinary teams to present the most well-rounded and holistic solution possible.
I am studying at an Australian university outside of Australia. Am I still eligible to apply?
No, the competition is for international students studying a program at a non- Australian University.
2023 Case Study Competition Winners:
Science Case Study Health & Medicine Case Study
Terms and Conditions:
The Australian National University College of Science (ABN: 52 234 063 906)
Information on how to enter the International Case Study Competition 2024 is included in the Terms and Conditions below.
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All international students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at a non-Australian university are eligible to apply.
- All participating members of a team need to have an aggregate percentage of 70% or more in their current undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
- Entry to the competition is via the ANU College of Science or ANU College of Health and Medicine website: science.anu.edu.au or health.anu.edu.au.
- There is no entry fee for the competition.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine Staff and their immediate family are excluded from participation
- The competition registration opens on 18 September 2024 and closes on 9 October 2024. More information will be provided on the registration page. Registrations are not allowed outside of this period.
- There are three (3) prizes available for the three best entries for each topic:
- First Prize is a Gift card to the value of AUD $2000; Second Prize is a Gift card to the value of AUD $1000; and Third Prize is a Gift card to the value of AUD $500;
- All prizes are in Australian Dollars, provided by gift card in local currency converted amount.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to modify or remove any prizes if required, or not to award a prize.
- Gift cards are valid for 24 months from the date of the prize draw.
- The Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the Prize Winner is unable to use the prize as stated. The prize is not transferable to another person or exchangeable for other goods and services and cannot be redeemed as cash.
- The entrant will be solely responsible for any costs or taxes incurred as part of the competition, or claiming of the prize, including but not limited to any taxes.
- As a condition of accepting the ANU International Case Study Competition 2024 Prize, the Prize Winners consent to a photograph with ANU staff and consent to the use of the image and video for relevant marketing activities.
- Prize winners will be notified in writing (email/SMS) within fourteen (14) days of the academic panel completing their review of each case study. Results of the Case Study Competition will be published on the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine website.
- Entries must not exceed the 5000 word limit (excluding references, headings and title text) and the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to use its discretion should entries exceed this limit.
- Only one entry is allowed per group. Each group must contain two (2) to four (4) students from the same university.
- By entering the competition, you declare that the submitted work is entirely your own. The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine will immediately disqualify any work suspected of being plagiarised, generated by AI or suspected to be subject to academic misconduct.
- Entries must be written in English and submitted in a pdf format.
- By entering the competition, entrants declare that material does not infringe on any copyright or licenses. It remains the entrants’ responsibility to ensure this is the case. The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine are not liable for any losses as a result of entering this competition.
- The views expressed in the essays do not reflect on the views of the ANU College of Science or ANU College of Health and Medicine, and remain solely the views of the entrant.
- By entering the competition, you declare that all information provided is correct and not misleading, and you meet the eligibility requirements. If the ANU College of Science or ANU College of Health and Medicine suspects that any false information has been provided, or if an entrant is ineligible, the work will be disqualified.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to withdraw applications at any stage for any reason determined appropriate..
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to extend or modify the closing date.
- Submissions will be marked by a panel of judges chosen by the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine. As part of the competition the submissions and entrant details will be provided to each member of the judging panel.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to determine the final outcome of the competition, and to name and order winners and prizes, in discussion with sponsors and judges.
- By entering the competition, the entrant gives permission to the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine and sponsors to use the winners name, likeness and work for promotional purposes, and other purposes deemed appropriate.
- Participants agree that the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine and sponsoring entities are not liable for any damages or losses arising from the competition.
- All submitted work is subject to the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine Privacy Policy.
- Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entry which, in the opinion of the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine, includes objectionable content, profanity, and potentially insulting, inflammatory or defamatory statements.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to disqualify any entrant/team that tampers with the entry process, submits an entry that is not in accordance with the terms and conditions of entry or that has, in the opinion of the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine, engaged in conduct which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the promotion and/or ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right to disqualify a winner if the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine becomes aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry is of a type described in the terms and conditions.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine accepts no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries including delays in the completion of tasks due to technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine’s decision is final and the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine will not enter into correspondence regarding the competition result or winning entries.
- In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly hinders the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine’s ability to proceed with the competition on the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine may in its absolute discretion cancel the competition and recommence it from the start on the same conditions, subject to any directions given under State Regulation.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual they believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion.
- The ANU College of Science and ANU College of Health and Medicine collects personal information about you to enable you to participate in this promotion.
- The data submitted may be used for research purposes; it will be anonymised to ensure that no personal information is identifiable.
- Dates are subject to change.