Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
LOCATION: Switzerland
Are you writing a thesis at a university of applied sciences in the field of power engineering transmission? Then you can put your bachelor’s or master’s thesis forward for the “Best Thesis Award 2025—Power Engineering Transmission”! The Swissmem Environmental Engineering Industry Sector awards the “Best Thesis Award” for outstanding Bachelor’s or Master’s theses related to the field of “power engineering transmission”.
ELIGIBILITY:
Course Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis
University or Organization: Swissmem—Power Engineering Transmission Industry Sector
Nationality: Open to all nationalities
Acceptable Courses or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for theses related to:
Mechanical drive technology
Electric drive technology
Condition monitoring
Software solutions/simulation
Be enrolled at a university of applied sciences, university, or federal institute of technology.
Submit a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis with an implementation period between 01.09.2024 and 31.08.2025.
Demonstrate a clear reference to power engineering transmission.
Submit all required documents, including:
Thesis subject and abstract/description in English
University and supervisor details
Applicant’s personal details (including email and phone number)
Complete thesis report (PDF), CV, supervisor’s evaluation with final grade, a 5-minute video presentation, and PowerPoint slides for the award ceremony presentation
Approval from the expert panel is required prior to thesis submission (includes NDA).
Send application to: antriebstechnik@swissmem.ch
Applicants must register by the deadline and await approval before submitting the complete thesis and supplementary materials.
BENEFIT:
Recognition from leading industry experts
Cash awards:
CHF 3,000 – First Prize
CHF 2,000 – Second Prize
CHF 1,000 – Third Prize
Opportunity to present your project during the award ceremony
Networking with professionals from Swissmem’s Power Engineering Transmission industry sector.
