Promoting and inspiring excellence
Each year, Informatics Europe recognises outstanding initiatives that strengthen the quality, impact, and visibility of Informatics research and education across Europe.
Award candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. The prestige of the Informatics Europe awards relies on the high calibre of the international award committees convened each year to review submissions. Award recipients are formally recognised during a dedicated ceremony at the annual European Informatics Leaders Summit.
Current Award
- Best Dissertation Award
Debut in 2023, the Best Dissertation Award celebrates exceptional doctoral research from early-career researchers from Informatics Europe member institutions. The award aims to encourage emerging researchers while disseminating excellent research outcomes to the Informatics Europe community and beyond.
2026 Award is now open for nominations. Nominate now or before 21 May!
Awards Seeking New Sponsors
- Minerva Informatics Equality Award
First presented in 2016, the Minerva Informatics Equality Award recognises best practices in European university departments and research labs that actively support and advance the careers of women in Informatics research and education. - Best Practices in Education Award
Initiated in 2011, the Best Practices in Education Award recognises educational initiatives that improve the quality of Informatics teaching and enhance the attractiveness of the discipline across Europe.
Supporting an Informatics Europe Award offers a visible and meaningful way to contribute to excellence, inclusion, and long-term impact in European Informatics research and education.
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