
BSI Thesis Award 2025
Apply now for the BSI Thesis Award 2025!
The call for submissions closes on Wednesday 5 March.
In 2016, the Brussels Studies Institute launched the BSI Thesis Award, which is awarded yearly to a master thesis regarding the Brussels urban area. – The winner will receive a check for €2,000. The jury reserves itself the right to award additional prizes to outstanding master theses that make a particular contribution to the knowledge about Brussels. During a public event in the fall of 2025, the candidates will have the opportunity to present their research before the laureate is announced.
Eligibility for the BSI Thesis Award 2025
To be eligible, the master thesis must have been defended in the academic year 2023-2024. The master thesis has to be drafted in French, Dutch or English. There are no restrictions with regards to scientific disciplines, but the focus of the thesis clearly has to be on the Brussels urban area. Master theses with an interdisciplinary dimension will be regarded more favourably, although it is not a necessary condition for application.
The Brussels Studies Institute is sovereign in its decision to award the Prizes based on the applications received. Prizes are not necessarily awarded.
Portfolio for the Thesis Award 2025
Candidates have to submit their portfolio by March 5 2025 at the latest to info@bsi.brussels. The portfolio consists of:
- Registration form (download here:Registration Form BSI Thesis Award 2025);
- Curriculum vitae;
- Recommendation letter by the promotor/supervisor of the master thesis indicating their reasons for supporting the candidacy and affirming the high quality of the thesis;
- Electronic version of the master thesis (including appendices if there are);
- A paper version of the thesis which can be sent by mail at:
Université libre de Bruxelles
Brussels Studies Institute
Avenue F.D Roosevelt 50, CP 273
1050 Brussels
You can also deposit your printed copy directly in the office of the BSI. In this case, please make an appointment per email.
In case of further inquiries, candidates and supervisors can contact the BSI via info@bsi.brussels
Discover the previous Thesis Award laureates!
Thesis Award 2024 (in French or Dutch)
Laureates of the Thesis Award 2022
Laureates of the Thesis Award 2021 – Milena Vleminckx-Huyben, Lien Maes, Joseph Adler
Milena Vleminckx-Huyben (vidéo)
Lien Maes (vidéo)
Thesis Award 2020 – Daniel Siemsglüss
Thesis Award 2019 – Charlotte Casier
Date
05 Mar 25
Heure
de 23:30 à 23:55
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