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 to engage young people in Borealis´
mission to be the leading provider of innovative solutions that create value for society.

The master thesis or PhD thesis shall focus on one of the following research areas:

• New and improved synthesis routes to ethylene, propylene, butene-1, hexene-1, phenol
• Novel catalysts for synthesis of polyethylene and polypropylene with outstanding activity
• Polyethylene and polypropylene with outstanding stiffness and/or clarity
• Modelling of polyolefin polymerisation processes
• Polyolefin compounds with increased sustainability

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 2011. 

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 November 26, 2010.

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 which needs to be confirmed by your advisor/professor via email
3. Your curriculum vitae (CV) - maximum two pages

Borealis Polyolefine GmbH
Attn. Dr. Norbert Reichelt
St.-Peter-Strasse 25
A-4021 Linz
Austria