SAMPE Innovation Award 2026 (apply by 31 Dec 2025)

Are you working on an innovative project in materials science or engineering? The SAMPE Innovation Award is now open for applications – and it might be the perfect opportunity for you to gain international recognition for your academic work.

Who can apply?
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma, or PhD students that deals with:

  • Innovative applications of materials
  • Novel processing techniques
  • Promising future combinations of composite materials

What’s in it for you?

  • Award ceremony at the SAMPE Symposium 2026 in Bayreuth, Germany
  • Project pitch at the SAMPE European Student Chapter (Fall 2026)
  • If selected: fully funded trip to the SAMPE International Conference in the USA
  • 1.000,-€ prize money
  • One-year free membership with SAMPE Germany e.V.
  • All travel, accommodation, and meal expenses are covered by SAMPE e.V.

Registration deadline: 31 December 2025

More information: https://www.sampe.de/innovationspreis.html

Contact: Dr. Christian-Andre Keun