SASNET annually grants a Lund University student the Best South Asia Thesis Award for an excellent Bachelor or Master thesis in the humanities or social sciences. You are now able to nominate a thesis for the ongoing academic year of 2024/2025.
To be eligible, the thesis topic must connect to the region of South Asia and at least of the following countries; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka. The thesis can be written in the Autumn semester of 2024 or you can nominate a coming thesis of the 2025 Spring semester (once it has been graded and defended at the University).
The prize, which consists of a diploma and 5 000 SEK, will be awarded in the Fall of 2025. The winner will also be invited to host a SASNET seminar, presenting their thesis.
Students, supervisors, examiners, and Heads of Departments may nominate a thesis. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Application deadline is 30 September 2025.
The winning thesis will be selected by a jury appointed by SASNET.
Read more about the nomination requirements and how to apply here.