Will you be the winner of the Delfland Thesis Award?

Have you written a master’s thesis on a water-related topic? The Dutch Water Authority of Delfland is looking for innovative and inspiring theses and is awarding its annual Thesis Award to recognise talent and promote knowledge about water.

The Delfland Water Authority greatly values the contribution of future water professionals. To strengthen the connection between students, educational institutions, and real-world practice, the Thesis Award is granted each year. The aim is to stimulate the development and dissemination of knowledge in the field of water management.

The winner of the Thesis Award will receive €2,000. In 2024, the award was granted to Gili Hofland, a student at TU Delft, for her thesis “Engaging with Water”. Her research offered an innovative perspective on the relationship between water management and spatial planning.

Join the competition!

Are you or do you know a student who has written an outstanding thesis on a topic relevant to the work of the Dutch water authorities? Think of themes such as flood protection, water quality, the water cycle, climate adaptation, or innovative solutions for water management.

The key eligibility criteria are:

• Your thesis contributes to the core tasks of Dutch water authorities;
• It is a master’s thesis with a final grade of 8 or higher;
• It was written for a university program;
• It was completed in the academic year of 2024-2025;
• It is written in Dutch or English.