University of Brescia - Degree prizes "CeTAmb"

CeTAmb thesis prizes at the University of Brescia

You will win a one-off cash prize for a dissertation on the topic of environmental management and technology in resource-poor countries. Three prizes are awarded each year:

• Best bachelor's thesis: 500 EUR
• Best master's thesis: 1,000 EUR
• Best doctoral thesis: 1,500 EUR

The bachelor's and master's prizes cover theses on "Environmental Management in Low-Resource Countries". The doctoral prize covers theses on "Appropriate Technologies for Low-Resource Countries for Sustainable Development". If too few strong entries come in, the committee can split a prize between several winners or move it to another category. Winners can also join an activity at one of the four Brescia foundations backing the prize, such as a summer school or project.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or five-year single-cycle degree, or hold a PhD, depending on the programme you are applying for.
• Where you studied: Every university in Italy counts, not just the University of Brescia.
• Thesis topic: Your dissertation focuses on environmental management or adapted technologies for resource-poor developing countries.
• Timing: You defended your thesis in the qualifying window. For the 2025 cycle this runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.
• Nationality: Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply. The key requirement is that you have obtained a degree from an Italian university.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the PICA/CINECA platform, which can be accessed via a link on the University of Brescia’s call for applications page. The deadline for applications for the 2025 cycle is 31 October 2025 at 13:00. A panel will then assess the final projects and select the winners.