Plants Best PhD Thesis Award 2026 – Recognizing Excellence in Plant Science

Overview

Launched in 2022, the Plants Best PhD Thesis Award is presented annually to recognize young scholars who have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of plant science. The award encourages continued excellence and further contributions to advancing plant research globally.

Prize

• CHF 500 bonus
• Certificate of Achievement
• Voucher to waive Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in Plants (valid for one year, subject to peer review)
• Number of Winners: 3

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a PhD student or recently qualified PhD fellow with a thesis of high academic potential.
• The thesis must be original work.
• The thesis must have been defended in 2025.

Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
• Winner Announcement: 30 September 2026

Past Winners

• Alyssa Kullberg – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
• Simone Pietro Garofalo – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Italy
• Avela Sogoni – Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Award Committee

• Prof. Dilantha Fernando (Chairperson), University of Manitoba
• Dr. James Bunce, USDA‑ARS
• Prof. Dr. Oscar Vicente, Universitat Politècnica de València
• Prof. Dr. John Hancock, Plants Journal

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Plants journal website for complete award details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.