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Prix d'Excellence

Showcase your Master’s thesis and give visibility to your project

Supporting and promoting research and engineering studies

Every year, the Enovos Foundation, together with its partners, the Association of Engineers and Scientists of Luxembourg (Association Ingénieurs et Scientifiques du Luxembourg asbl) and  ANEIL, rewards the best Master’s theses by young engineers in the fields of energy, sustainable development and innovation.

The 2026 Award

Have you completed a Master’s thesis related to energy, sustainable development or innovation?

The Prix d’Excellence recognises the most promising work of young engineers and highlights their contribution to the challenges of tomorrow.

Each laureate receives a prize of €2,500 and presents their project at a dedicated event.

Timeline – 2026 Edition

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Applications

From Wednesday 24 June
to Friday 31 July 2026

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Jury selection

Friday 25 September 2026

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Award ceremony

Friday 30 October 2026
at d’Coque
Register for the 2026 ceremony here.

Why participate?

The Prix d’Excellence allows you to:

  • Gain recognition for your work from a panel of experts
  • Showcase your thesis to stakeholders in the fields of energy, sustainable development and innovation
  • Present your project at a dedicated event
  • Receive a prize of €2,500 if your application is selected

Each awarded project contributes to advancing ideas and solutions that will shape the energy sector and sustainable development initiatives of tomorrow.

Who can apply?

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The Enovos Foundation’s “Prix d’Excellence” is organised under the auspices of the Fondation de Luxembourg, in partnership with the Association of Engineers and Scientists of Luxembourg (Association Ingénieurs et Scientifiques du Luxembourg asbl) and  ANEIL

It is open to students who:

  • are pursuing or have completed a degree leading to an engineering qualification;
  • have obtained a Master’s degree (Master level);
  • completed their studies during the eligibility period defined for the current edition;
  • are registered with the Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research and are eligible for student financial aid.
Submit your application

Awards granted

The Prix d’Excellence includes:

  • Laureates’ Award
    Candidates selected by the jury each receive a prize of €2,500, provided they attend the award ceremony.
  • Audience Choice Award
    Following the presentations, an additional prize is awarded by the audience to the candidate who delivers the most convincing pitch.

Applications are assessed by an independent jury composed of members of the Association of Engineers and Scientists of Luxembourg.

Take part in the 2026 edition!

The Prix d’Excellence 2026 will take place on Friday, 30 October 2026, at d’Coque, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates selected by the jury will be informed by email at the end of September.

They must attend the event in person to receive their prize.

To submit your application, please prepare:

  • your Master’s thesis;
  • your transcript of records;
  • your diploma.

These three documents must be submitted no later than Friday, 31 July 2026, via the dedicated application form.

They will help the jury select the laureates.

Submit your application

Previous editions