FKNE PhD Thesis Prize 2026

Detailed information on the requirements for candidates, and the Call for applications can be found on the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) webpage.

Nominations or self-nominations must be submitted online (via this form) by 15th February 2026, 5 PM CET at the latest.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE NOMINATION FORM BELOW:

1. Candidate information

Name of the candidate*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Gender*

FemaleMaleNon binaryPrefer not to say

Affiliation/ work address*

University or Institution

Department

Laboratory (if relevant)City

Postal codeCountry

Phone Number

Country code Number

2. PhD Thesis information and Curriculum Vitae

Place where the PhD was conducted*

University (Institution)Town, country

Title of the PhD thesis*

Date and year of defended PhD thesis*

DayMonthYear

Curriculum Vitae (upload document of maximum three pages)

Please upload a CV file that clearly addresses the following items:

Ø Full citation of the first author paper that the applicant has published or that has been accepted for publication, with which the candidate wishes to apply;

Ø Full citation of any other papers that the applicant has published or that have been accepted;

Ø List of academic and professional awards, if any;

Ø Relevant professional experience, including TA duties, if any.

IMPORTANT: CV files exceeding 3 pages will not be considered

Upload CV file here (.pdf)*

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Upload PhD Thesis file here (.pdf)*

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Upload PhD diploma file here (.pdf)*

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Upload the first-author paper here (.pdf)*

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3. Supervisor of the PhD Thesis

! Please note that the PhD supervisor will be contacted by the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence Office, and asked to submit a Letter of Recommendation for the candidate by 22 February 2026 at the latest (the letter has to uploaded by the PhD supervisor via a link the supervisor receives automatically from FKNE once you submit your application).

Name of the PhD supervisor*

First NameLast Name

E-mail address of the supervisor*

4. Nominating entity (if not self-nomination)

Name of the PhD supervisor nominating

First NameLast Name

Affiliation and position

University (Institution)Position

Contact email

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