Lenzing Young Scientist Award

Lenzing AG

Frist

2026:

Preis:

12. JUL

€ 3,000 (Bachelor or Master thesis) or €5,000 (PhD)

For the fifth time, the Lenzing Group is honoring young researchers with the Lenzing Young Scientist Award for excellent research in fibers and textiles.

This year’s topic is “High-Performance Cellulosics: Premium Fibers for Next-Generation Applications”. The focus is on developing innovative, sustainable, and high value fiber solutions that elevate performance while enabling true circularity across the textile and nonwoven industries.

This topic reflects Lenzing’s strategic drive toward premium fibers, advanced material applications, and low impact, future ready technologies. Submit your work and face a jury of renowned industry experts.

Submissions can include content from Bachelor's, Master's or PhD theses published between July 2025 and June 2026, and the language of the scientific work should be English.
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, especially those studying Science and Design/Fashion, are eligible to submit their scientific work.
Submissions can be sent to YSA2026@lenzing.com
The submission period is from February 25, 2026, to July 12, 2026.
Submissions should include a CV, the thesis itself and a scientific work description (1-2 pages) detailing the problem statement, solution approach, results, and implementation status. The quality of the submission will be evaluated. The language of the submission should be English.

More information:

https://www.lenzing.com/technology-production/innovation/young-scientist-award/