Implementing international researches is one of the strategic objectives of our University.  Early-career scholars (PhD students and research fellows) often cope with extra challenges to improve the visibility to their research within their scientific community. Therefore, the Inter-Commission for Internationalisation promotes, within the framework of the "Internationalisation Days", an award for PhD students and research fellows.

The action aims to encourage the international dimension of their research projects. The prizes linked to that award will support the presentation of the research in international contexts (publications, participation in conferences).

The concept notes will be evaluated by the Organising Committee - Jury based on the following criteria:

• Clarity, rigour and coherence of the research framework - max.25 points
• Originality and innovation - max. 25 points
• Relevance to current topics for the scientific community - max. 25 points
• Potential spin-offs and transferability - max. 15 points
• International outlook (breadth of literature, collaborations, periods abroad) - max 10 points

• The work of the Organising Committee - Jury will end on 15 February 2022.
• Two separate rankings will be drawn up: 1. PhD students and 2. research fellows.
• The final rankings will be announced on the last day of the Internationalisation Days.
• A certificate of merit will be awarded to the top three in the two rankings.
• Each list will indicate a winner who will receive a prize of €1000.00 to be used mandatorily  before the end of the research contract or doctoral period
• In the event of a tie, the youngest candidates will be awarded the prize.
• In the event of renouncement of the prize or expiry of the time limit for its use, the Jury will award the prize to the second (or possibly third) placed in the ranking.