Rhine-Ruhr 2025 is proud to present the 'Outstanding Thesis Concept Award', recognizing exceptional scientific concepts (exposés) for Bachelor’s or Master’s theses. Open to students enrolled at German universities, the competition requires the thesis to be supervised by an authorized examiner, with submissions accepted in German or English. To qualify, the exposé must demonstrate a strong thematic connection to major sporting events, multi-sport events, the FISU World University Games (formerly 'Universiade'), university sports, Rhine-Ruhr 2025, FISU, or adh. Additionally, the work may explore perspectives aligned with one or more of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications must be submitted by 31 March 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of sports, sustainability, and academic innovation!
Prizes
1st place | EUR 1,500 Two Ground Passes for the FISU Games-time (16.07.2025 - 27.07.2025) Award ceremony during the FISU Games |
2nd to 5th place | EUR 250 Two Ground Passes for the FISU Games-time (16.07.2025 - 27.07.2025) Award ceremony during the FISU Games |
*In addition, two exclusive tickets for the Opening Ceremony on 16 July 2025 in the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena will be raffled among all participants of the 'Outstanding Thesis Concept Award'.
Submission Requirements
Open to students enrolled at German universities, the competition requires the thesis to be supervised by an authorized examiner. Applications must be submitted in electronic form as a PDF (max. 10MB).
Please send your application via email with a subject line 'Submission Outstanding Thesis Concept Award' to: education@rhineruhr2025.com
Assessment Criteria
Exclusion criteria: completeness of the documents
Quality of the synopsis and feasibility of the concept idea
Realistic schedule
Length: Maximum 1,500 words
Thematic reference: Major sporting events, multi-sport events, FISU World University Games (formerly 'Universiade'), university sports, Rhine-Ruhr 2025, FISU or adh
Individual duration of study and special life situation can be taken into account in the case of equally good work
Academic quality
Creativity (research question, methodology, perspective)
Perspective added value for the object of research (further development of the field)
Perspectives that can be applied (e.g. for research or practice)
Check List
The following documents must be attached to the application:
A digital copy of the concept in German or English (max. 1,500 words)
Summary (1/2 page)
Introduction incl. reference to the state of research and location of the work
Methodological approach (for empirical work, references to data collection and evaluation)
Anticipated results
Anticipated discussion points
Short Curriculum Vitae (max. one page)
Certificate of enrolment
Signed Declaration of Consent under Data Protection Law (Data Protection Information)
Contact details (email)
