Are you a recent PhD graduate in Artificial Intelligence from a Belgian, Dutch, or Luxembourgish university? Did your dissertation introduce a groundbreaking methodological advancement or a major impact in AI? If so, we invite you to submit your work for the BNVKI 2025 PhD Dissertation Award!
About the Award
BNVKI recognizes excellence in AI research by rewarding the most original and impactful PhD dissertation. The winner will receive:
- €1000 for personal use
- A certificate signed by the BNVKI board
- Nomination for the prestigious EurAI Dissertation Award
A runner-up will also be honored with a certificate.
Eligibility
You must have defended your PhD between December 1st, 2023, and December 31st, 2024 at a Belgian, Dutch, or Luxembourgish university.
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF file containing:
- A cover page with your name, affiliation, contact details, dissertation title, defense date, and jury members
- A 2-page abstract of your work
- A 1-page CV with your top 5 achievements
- A signed support letter from your PhD promoter(s)
- A link to your full dissertation
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
📢 Winners announced: May 26, 2025
🏆 Awards ceremony: BNAIC 2025
🔗 [Submission via Google Form]
Seize this opportunity to showcase your AI research and gain well-deserved recognition!
For any questions, feel free to reach out to board@bnvki.org.
Looking forward to your submissions!
BNVKI Board