Award criteria

The thesis must have been submitted and defended by a student at Lund University and received the highest marks (A, B or VG) during the ongoing academic year (2023-2024). The topic of the thesis must be connected to at least one of the South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka).

Students, supervisors, examiners, and Heads of Departments may nominate the thesis. Self-nominations are also accepted.
 
The winning thesis will be selected by a jury appointed by SASNET. The prize, which consists of a diploma and 5 000 SEK, will be awarded at the SASNET annual symposium in October 2024.

Nomination requirements

• The thesis as a PDF
• A transcript of records from Ladok
• Name of the programme or course that the student is or has been studying
• Name, e-mail, and phone number of a teacher (i.e. an examiner or supervisor) who supports the nomination of the thesis

How to apply

Application deadline is 31 August 2024.

Send your application (or further questions) to: sasnet [at] sasnet [dot] lu [dot] se (sasnet[at]sasnet[dot]lu[dot]se).