You may nominate someone who contributes to science in a significant manner or—if you are an employee of the University of Silesia—apply yourself for the award!
The Silesian Scientific Award also has a category dedicated to PhD students – if you believe that you should represent the University of Silesia in this category or know somebody who learns at the Doctoral School of the University of Silesia and is exceptional in terms of their scientific activity, do not hesitate and fill in the form.
The award may be granted for a lifetime of achievements or for achievements accomplished within 2 years preceding the year in which the award is presented. The prize is awarded to people of significant scientific and artistic achievements and those who promote Silesian science both nationally and internationally. The Silesian Scientific Award is granted by universities co-organising the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE. The Award nominees are selected from among people working at universities or studying at doctoral schools in accordance with each university’s schedule and internal procedure. The winners are selected by the Award Committee, which is composed of representatives of each university. The results will be announced during the 9th Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE.
Applications at the University of Silesia are collected via a dedicated form by midnight, 4 May 2025.
Award nominees may receive the following benefits:
- publishing one’s bio in the ‘Silesian Research’ tab – a space that showcases research interests and bios of scientists and researchers associated with the University of Silesia,
- article published in the University of Silesia Magazine featuring coverage of the Awards Gala, and nominees’ bios and research descriptions,
- post on the University of Silesia website,
- individual posts on USil social media dedicated to scientific and research activities,
- publishing bio and the description of research on the website of the Silesian Science Festival Katowice,
- information published in a newsletter dedicated to the scientific activity of nominees,
- invitation to the Awards Gala with a companion.
The Winner will receive:
- prize money,
- a statuette,
- a separate interview published in the University of Silesia Magazine,
- invitation to the podcast of the University of Silesia,
- all other activities addressed to the Silesian Scientific Award nominees.
More information about the Award is available on the website of the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE in the tab ‘About the Award’.
If you have any issues with filling in the form or any other issues, feel free to write an email to the University Events Office at snn@us.edu.pl.
Procedure for selecting nominees from the University of Silesia.
Silesian Scientific Award Rules and Regulations
