Borealis Student Innovation Award

The Borealis Student Innovation Award recognises the two most innovative research papers (one for a master's degree graduate and one for a doctorate degree graduate) on polyolefins, olefins or melamine sciences to engage young people in Borealis' vision of Shaping the Future with Plastics.

What can I win?

The Borealis Student Innovation Award consists of a certificate, the Award and a monetary sum of EUR 5.000 for the doctorate degree graduate awardee and EUR 3.000 for the masters degree graduate awardee.

How are the two awardees selected?

A jury will assess the incoming abstracts. The awardees will be asked to present their theses during the Borealis Innovation Day event, which will take place in January 2009. 

Who is in the jury?

The jury is composed of independent academics and Borealis representatives.

Who can participate?

Graduates in the area of chemistry, polymers or applications with a particular focus on polyolefins, olefins or melamine. Your master’s or doctoral thesis should not be more than two years old and must be finalised by the end of October 2008.

How do I apply?

Your application must be in English and consist of three parts:

1. A maximum two-page abstract on your thesis
2. A short assessment of your thesis from your advisor/professor
3. Your curriculum vitae (CV) - maximum two pages

Please send your Borealis Student Innovation Award application no later than November 20, 2008 by uploading it via the form below or mailing it directly to:

Borealis Polyolefine GmbH
Attn. Dr. Christian Paulik
St.-Peter-Strasse 25
A-4021 Linz
Austria