Announcing the winners of the Exceptional Research Award

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Exceptional Research Award by Effective Thesis. The award is given annually for the best thesis, dissertation or capstone paper that has great potential to significantly improve the world. Submissions were scored in quality, novelty and the progress they make towards solving a pressing global problem through a double blind review process.

By awarding this prize, Effective Thesis aims to recognise and encourage ambitious students who aim to utilise the power of well-targeted research to significantly improve the world. Read more about the award here.

Undergraduate tier

Award winners

Special commendation

Masters tier

Award winners

Special commendation

PhD tier

Award winner

Special commendation

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