Can I submit my paper to another contest or publication after entering the IFC-FT Essay Competition?
You cannot submit your essay to another contest or publication until the IFC-FT Essay Competition winners are announced. If your essay does not win, you will regain full copyright of your paper. If your essay does win a gold, silver or bronze prize, IFC and the FT will retain copyright, and you will need to secure advance written permission from IFC and the FT before reprinting your essay. Please review the copyright section of our Terms & Conditions page for full details.