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Have you conducted interesting research in the field of engineering or natural sciences? You can now apply for the 29th edition of the Werner von Siemens Award, which recognises outstanding students, academics and young researchers. Applications can be submitted via the www.cenasiemens.cz portal by 30 November 2026.This year's Werner von Siemens Award ceremony. | Author: SiemensThe Werner von Siemens Award is one of the most prestigious Czech awards focused on engineering and natural sciences. It is awarded annually by Siemens Czech Republic in cooperation with leading Czech universities and institutions, with a total of CZK 1 million distributed among the winners.“Modern science needs not only exceptional ideas, but also an opportunity to showcase them. The long-term goal of our competition is to discover talented students and researchers, give visibility to their bold projects, and at the same time pay tribute to the teachers who accompany them on this journey and serve as their inspiration,” said Eduard Palíšek, CEO of the Siemens Group in the Czech Republic, at the launch of this year’s competition.Diploma and doctoral theses that make a significant contribution to their field, stand out for their quality or offer an innovative solution can be submitted to the competition. The competition also recognises the best results in basic research, outstanding teachers, exceptional female researchers and projects addressing current topics.Award categories:
Brno University of Technology has a strong track record in the competition. In previous years, the university has ranked among the most successful institutions in terms of the number of awards received, and last year, Tomáš Fryšták from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication became one of the laureates. Other representatives of Brno University of Technology also made it into the top ten in their respective categories despite strong competition.You can read more about their award-winning work and scientific contributions in this article.The Werner von Siemens Award is now being held for the 29th time and has become one of the most important independent awards of its kind in the Czech Republic. The winners are selected by representatives of Czech universities and the Czech Academy of Sciences together with other experts. Over the previous editions, the competition has recognised a total of 512 students, teachers and researchers, distributing more than CZK 18.5 million in prize money.Related articles: