2026 PhD Video Awards: Explain Your Research and Win €800

Explain why your built-environment research matters in two minutes

The 2026 PhD Video Awards reward researchers who can translate a complex project into a story the public can understand. The organizers are looking for significance and clarity—not a miniature conference presentation packed with jargon.

Contest details

• Deadline: October 13, 2026 at noon UTC.
• Who can enter: Current PhD students worldwide whose research concerns the built environment, plus researchers within one year of receiving that PhD.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prizes: €800 first prize, €600 second prize, and €400 people’s vote prize.
• Video format: One original video no longer than 120 seconds, MP4 or MOV, up to 500 MB at 1920 × 1080. Any language is accepted, but non-English work needs English subtitles.

How to enter

Register through the official entry platform, then upload the video along with a 100-word content statement, a 100-word biography, proof of PhD enrollment or award date, a headshot, and contact details. The video should make the social importance of the research clear to a general audience.

Rights and permissions

Entrants must own their work, clear third-party material, and obtain consent from recognizable people. Submitted videos are hosted publicly on the organizer’s Vimeo account, and winning work may be shown at conferences and events. The registration form contains the complete license, so review it before uploading.

Read the official 2026 PhD Video Awards rules and register.

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