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Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is awarding the
2024 Science Prize,
to recognise outstanding achievements in research and development and, at the same time, to encourage further projects. Prizes totalling 1,000 EUR will be awarded on Research Day on 23 October 2024. (1st prize: 500 EUR, 2nd prize: 300 EUR, 3rd prize: 200 EUR)
All academic talents at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences and its institutes, as well as staff employed by Mittweida University of Applied Sciences on research and knowledge transfer projects, are invited to apply.
Entries may be submitted in the following categories:
- Results from completed research projects,
- defended interim findings,
- academic publications produced at Mittweida University,
- support for early-career researchers,
- public relations and science communication.
The basis for the awarding of the prize is the updated regulations governing the awarding of the Academic Prize at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences dated 6 August 2024.
Jury members and criteria
The jury consists of at least four professors from different faculties at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.
The criteria for awarding the prize are, in particular:
- Overall impression of the application
- Significance of the project in terms of its practical application
- Degree of innovation in the work
- Interdisciplinarity and international scope
- exceptional commitment to securing funding and the successful implementation of research projects
Applications and dates
To apply, the following application documents must be submitted in PDF format by 26 September 2024, using the application form available from the Research Department:
- Research topic and brief description of research achievements
- Applicant’s details
Total length: maximum 3 pages, including graphics
The highest-rated topics will be presented by the applicants in a short talk on Research Day on 23 October 2024 and will also be assessed by the audience in addition to the evaluation of the written application.
The awards ceremony will take place afterwards.
Further information and documents relating to the 2024 Science Prize can be found at the following link: www.forschung.hs-mittweida.de/foerderprogramme-stipendien-preise/wissenschaftspreis/