Best PhD thesis – Environments journal: closing 31 May 2026
Competition, ECR

Best PhD thesis – Environments journal: closing 31 May 2026

The journal Environments is inviting applications for its Best PhD Thesis Award. This award aims to recognize ECRs producing outstanding PhD theses in the field of environmental sciences.Ā 

Eligibility and Requirements

  • The candidate must be a PhD student or recently qualified PhD who has produced an outstanding PhD thesis
  • The PhD thesis must be their original work
  • The PhD thesis must be defended in 2025

Ā Application Documents

  • An executive summary of the PhD thesis of around 3000 words in English
  • A letter from the PhD supervisor recommending the candidate for consideration for this award
  • The candidateā€™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 study as a PhD student going to participate in graduation).

The Award comprises a Certificate, a prize of CHF 500, and a voucher waiving Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to successful peer review, and valid for one year).

For more information and to apply see here.Ā  The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026 and the award will be made at the end of July 2026.