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Best PhD Thesis Award

Launched in 2021, the Applied Sciences Best PhD Thesis Award is annually presented to recognize young scholars who are judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of applied sciences, and to encourage the continuing of their outstanding work and contributions to their field. Nominations will be accepted annually from November to May the following year, being notified by the end of July.

The Prize

– Bonus (CHF 800);

– A Certificate;

– A free voucher for article processing fees valid for one year.

Number of Winners: 1

Applied Sciences Best PhD Thesis Award

Application deadline: 31 May 2025
Winner announcement: 31 July 2025

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Eligibility and Requirements

– The candidate must be a PhD student or recently qualified PhD student who has produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential;
– The PhD thesis must be their original work;
– The PhD thesis must be defended in 2024.

Required Application Documents

– An executive summary of the PhD thesis in English of around 3000 words;
– A letter from the PhD supervisor recommending the candidate for consideration for this award;
– The candidate’s CV, including a list of publications connected with the thesis;
– An electronic copy of the PhD thesis;
– A scanned copy of the PhD diploma (or certificate of studying at a school or research institute as a PhD student going to graduate or participate in graduation thesis defenses).

Past Winners

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