The second edition of the 10 Theses for Sustainability competition is now open: applications accepted until 31 January 2026
The 2nd edition of “10 Theses for Sustainability” kicks off — the first Italian graduation award entirely dedicated to sustainability in all its dimensions. The initiative, already joined by 22 Italian universities, including the University of Padua, celebrates the best theses from all academic disciplines, both humanities and sciences, recognizing that the green transition is a systemic process involving every sphere of knowledge and society.
The Award is promoted by Fondazione Symbola, Luiss Guido Carli, and Unioncamere, with the support of Deloitte Climate & Sustainability and in collaboration with AlmaLaurea, RUS (Network of Universities for Sustainable Development), and INSTM (National Interuniversity Consortium for Science and Technology of Materials). The initiative is sponsored by CRUI (Conference of Italian University Rectors) and the Ministry of University and Research.
The competition is divided into 10 thematic macro-areas, covering the full range of academic disciplines:
Economics and Statistics
Legal, Political and Social Sciences
Civil, Environmental and Territorial Engineering, Architecture and Design
Humanities, Arts, History, Philosophy, Education and Psychology
Industrial and Information Engineering
Chemistry and Biology
Agriculture, Veterinary and Forestry Sciences
Earth Sciences
Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
Medicine
Applications are open from November 3, 2024, to January 31, 2026, via the online platform available on the Fondazione Symbola website. Graduates holding a Master’s Degree or Single-Cycle Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualifications) from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years are eligible to apply.
The 10 winners will each receive a €2,000 prize and have the opportunity to publish their thesis on the Fondazione Symbola website, gaining visibility among a network of leading companies and institutions committed to sustainability.
The selection process will be overseen by a Scientific Committee composed of representatives from the Award’s partner institutions and chaired by Stefano Zamagni (University of Bologna), Emiliana De Blasio (Luiss Guido Carli), and Marco Frey (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies).
More information here.