The 2026 call for nominations for the CPED Thesis Award is now open!
The deadline for submitting applications is set for: September 30, 2026.
General terms and conditions
Created in 2024 at the initiative of CPED, to support research on gender, equality and diversity, this prize rewards work on gender equality and the fight against discrimination (co-education, sexual violence, gender stereotypes, the fight against racism and anti-Semitism, women's health, inclusive communication, etc.).
All disciplines, whether legal, humanities, social and political sciences (economics, geography, history, sociology, anthropology, etc.) or science and technology, are involved.
Whether published or not, these works must have been completed on or after September 30, 2025. The author of the thesis must be enrolled in a doctoral program at a CPED member institution. Find out more here the list of CPED member establishments.
Only manuscripts that represent the authors' first research or work will be considered for the prize.
The price
The prize is worth 1,500 euros. It is awarded by a jury made up of equality and diversity officers or vice-presidents, representing CPED member establishments.
The prizewinner will be invited to present his or her work at future CPED meetings.
Application forms
The application must include the following documents:
- the application form, fully completed and signed;
- an electronic version of the thesis ;
- the signed examination report ;
- thesis summary ;
- a CV with a list of publications.
Nb : incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deposit conditions
Applications must be sent by email by: September 30, 2026.
E-mail address: contact@cped-egalite.fr
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent electronically.
Contact
contact@cped-egalite.fr
Tel: 06 66 85 90 51
Applications are evaluated by the jury using a common rubric based on several complementary criteria. :
Connection to the CPED's missions
- Alignment of the thesis topic with the missions and themes promoted by CPED.
- Registration of work in the field of higher education and research.
Scientific quality
- Scope and scientific interest of the obtained results.
- Originality of the subject, the research question, and the approaches used.
- Thesis manuscript quality.
- Scientific production of the candidate, particularly in view of publications resulting from research work.
Candidate's background and potential
- Appreciation by the thesis advisor and the defense committee members.
- Distinctions, awards, or funding obtained during the doctoral program.
- Professional project and career prospects.
- Commitments related to research, teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, or the values upheld by CPED.