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SDG Thesis Award

Are you writing a thesis during your studies that is relevant to sustainable development?

Submit your thesis for the SDG Thesis Award and you may have the chance to present your impact work. 

The SDG Thesis Award (Sustainable Development Goal Thesis Award) is a ZHAW initiative that honours final theses with a public award in cooperation with the Swiss Green Economy Symposium and cash prizes totalling CHF 4’500.

The application deadline for 2026 will be announced soon.
 

Admission criteria:

  • You are enrolled at the ZHAW or were enrolled last year.
  • Your work is a project, Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis.
  • Your work addresses at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • You submitted your work between June of the previous year and the submission deadline (e.g. for the 6 July 2025 deadline, your work must have been turned in between June 2024 and that deadline.)

Apply now!

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Do you have any questions? Milena can help you!

Previous Award Winners

SDG Thesis Award 2025

Discover the winners of the SDG Awards 2025: a study on improving the composting process of palm oil residues, an in-depth analysis of evidence-based practice in sanctions enforcement and an exploration of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) for sustainable corporate governance.

SDG Thesis Award 2024

Discover the winners of the SDG Thesis Award 2024: A framework for assessing the socio-ecological impact of lithium mining, tools for detecting human trafficking in obstetrics and an innovative deep learning model for faster detection of thyroid cancer.

 

 

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