Call for Theses: Master's Award in Development Studies 2025

UniPID and the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR) seek to recognize and award exceptional Master’s theses from UniPID member universities. The prize for the winning thesis is 1,000 euros. Honorable mentions will also be awarded to other high-quality theses of exceptional merit.

The Master’s Award in Development Studies eligibility criteria are the following:

  • The thesis has been approved as a requirement for completion of a Master’s degree during the period 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025 at a UniPID member university.

  • The language of the thesis is in Finnish, Swedish, or English.

  • The grade of the thesis is eximia cum laude approbator or higher, or at least 4 in the 1-5 grading scale.

  • While the scope of the competition is multidisciplinary, the thesis should employ one of the following global development research frameworks: development studies, developing country research, international development, or Global South research.

Please read the full call carefully, available here. In case of any questions or doubts, contact Ana Tarazona ()

Submit your thesis by completing the form below no later than 15 August 2025 at 23:59.