Best PhD Thesis Award
Launched in 2022, the Symmetry Best PhD Thesis Award is presented annually to recognize young scholars who are judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of symmetry/asymmetry phenomena in natural sciences, and to encourage the continuation of their outstanding work and further contribution to their field. The application process for this award is open from November to July every year and winners are announced in September.
The Prize:
– Bonus (CHF 500);
– A certificate;
– A free voucher for article processing fees valid for one year.
Number of Winners: One
Winner announcement: 30 September 2025
Eligibility and Requirements
– The candidate must be a PhD student or recently qualified PhD fellow 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 between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025.
List of Documents for Application
– 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).
Winner
Award Committee
Winner
Award Committee
