The 28th edition of the Werner von Siemens Award for students, educators, and young scientists in technical and natural science fields has been announced. „Technological progress is advancing faster than ever, bringing both new challenges and opportunities. To keep pace as a society, we need a strong foundation in education, research, and innovation. That’s why it’s so important to highlight outstanding student work in science and technology – and to recognize the educators behind it. Quality education is the key to our country’s long-term prosperity, and through the Werner von Siemens Award, we aim to emphasize this value,“ said Eduard Palíšek, CEO of Siemens Czech Republic, at the launch of this year’s competition.
This year, the award will distribute CZK 1 million across seven categories. In the categories for best master’s and doctoral theses, not only students but also their supervisors will receive awards and financial prizes. Over the past 27 years, Siemens has awarded a total of CZK 17.4 million to 490 winning students, researchers, and educators.
Candidates can submit their applications via the website www.cenasiemens.cz until November 30, 2025.
Award Categories:
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Most Significant Achievement in Basic Research (individual or research team)
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Best Educator
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Best Master’s Thesis (Top 3 + thesis supervisors)
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Best Doctoral Thesis (Top 3 + dissertation supervisors)
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Special Prize for Outstanding Female Scientific Work
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Best Graduate Thesis (Master’s/Doctoral) Focused on Industry 4.0 Topics
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Best Graduate Thesis (Master’s/Doctoral) Focused on Smart Infrastructure and Energy
Jury Chairs:
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Prof. RNDr. Radomír Pánek, Ph.D. (Chairman, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic) – Most Significant Achievement in Basic Research
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Assoc. Prof. Ing. Ladislav Janíček, Ph.D., MBA, LL.M. (Rector, Brno University of Technology) – Best Master’s Thesis
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Prof. Ing. Zbyněk Škvor, CSc. (Acting Rector, Czech Technical University in Prague) – Best Doctoral Thesis
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Prof. MUDr. Milena Králíčková, Ph.D. (Chairwoman, Czech Rectors Conference) – Best Educator
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Ing. Eduard Palíšek, Ph.D., MBA (CEO, Siemens Czech Republic) – Special Prize for Outstanding Female Scientific Work
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Prof. Ing. Vladimír Mařík, DrSc., dr. h. c. (Scientific Director, CIIRC CTU) – Best Graduate Thesis on Industry 4.0
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Prof. Ing. Stanislav Mišák, Ph.D. (Director, CEET, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava) – Best Graduate Thesis on Smart Infrastructure and Energy
In the previous edition of the competition, the Czech Technical University in Prague received the most awards (8), followed by Brno University of Technology (5), the Czech Academy of Sciences (3), Tomas Bata University in Zlín (2), and Masaryk University and Technical University of Liberec (1 each).
Public Nominations Welcome
The public can also participate by nominating candidates and their work via www.cenasiemens.cz. If a nominated candidate wins, the nominator will receive a CZK 10,000 bonus.
About the Award:
The Werner von Siemens Award is organized by Siemens Czech Republic in cooperation with leading representatives of Czech universities and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, who also serve as jury members and category guarantors.
The award is held under the auspices of Marek Ženíšek, Minister for Science, Research, and Innovation, as well as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
With its scope, prize value, and long-standing tradition, the Werner von Siemens Award is one of the most prestigious independent initiatives of its kind in the Czech Republic. Over 27 years, 490 students, educators, and researchers have been recognized, with over CZK 17.4 million awarded in total.
