15.04.2026 / News
Energy Storage Europe Student Award 2026
Energy Storage Europe is proud to launch its eleventh annual Student Award recognising outstanding graduate student research in the field of energy storage.
Prize
The winning student will get the chance to travel to Brussels and present their research at the Energy Storage Europe General Assembly, taking place in November 2026. Energy Storage Europe will cover transportation to and from Brussels, as well as accommodation for the winning student for one night. This is a great opportunity to present your research to industry leaders and stakeholders of the energy storage sector. It is a chance to gain a deeper understanding of ongoing projects, explore the work being done by companies, and gather insights that could open doors to future career opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must either currently be enrolled as a student or have completed a program at an accredited European university between July 2025 and July 2026. The research must focus on an energy storage-related topic. Eligible papers are Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral research papers submitted during the above-mentioned period or ongoing. Energy Storage Europe Association will be able to evaluate papers written in English. For those written in other languages, applicants are asked to contact the Energy Storage Europe Secretariat prior to submitting their application to verify whether the Secretariat has the requisite language skills. Applicants must be available to travel to Brussels to attend the General Assembly in November 2026. Applicants from outside the EU should be in possession of a valid visa allowing them to travel to Belgium in November 2026. Energy Storage Europe will only cover basic travel and accommodation costs for the event from locations within Europe. By submitting their application, candidates agree to allow their personal data, including the completed thesis, to be shared with Energy Storage Europe members.
Selection Procedure
The selection of the winning student will be performed by the Energy Storage Europe Secretariat and a selected committee of members. Students will be judged on the quality of the responses, the research design, and the relevance of the research topic to the energy storage industry. The winner will be announced at the beginning of September 2026.
Instructions
Please complete the application form in full (personal information, abstract), attach your (draft) thesis, and return both documents to Elina Cirule: e.cirule@energystorageeurope.eu
The deadline for the application is Friday, 31 July 2026. Candidates who do not comply with the eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
