Awards and Networks

The Munich Security Conference honors outstanding political achievements and supports future decision-makers with its awards and leadership programs. The Ewald von Kleist Award and the John McCain Dissertation Award are conferred annually at the main conference in February.

MSC Women Parliamentarians Program
With the MSC Women Parliamentarians Program (WPP), the MSC aims to establish a network which connects young female decision-makers globally. The program creates a space for parliamentarians…
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Munich Young Leaders
The Munich Young Leaders program is a joint project of the Munich Security Conference and Körber-Stiftung which brings together decision-makers of tomorrow and supports them in enhancing…
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Ewald von Kleist Award
With the Ewald von Kleist Award, the Munich Security Conference has been honoring leading personalities in security politics who have made an outstanding contribution to international…
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John McCain Dissertation Award
In memory of its long-time companion U.S. Senator John McCain, the MSC annually awards the John McCain Dissertation Award. The prize honors outstanding academic achievements in the field of…
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Junior Ambassadors
Between 2013 and 2023, the MSC Junior Ambassadors program gave dedicated students and young professionals aged 28 or younger the unique opportunity to participate in the Munich Security…
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MSC Women Parliamentarians Program

Munich Young Leaders

Ewald von Kleist Award

John McCain Dissertation Award

Junior Ambassadors