Young Scientist Award
Welcome to the Young Scientist Award 2026, an initiative by Working on Safety (WOS) dedicated to inspiring and engaging the next generation of safety enthusiasts and safety researchers. Our aim is to nurture the passion for safety in the workplace and identify future leaders who want to contribute their expertise for a sustainable safe working environment.
Young Researcher Awards 2026 are sponsored by UL.com and we are grateful for their support.
Introducing the WOS Young Scientist Award 2026
We look forward to receiving a multitude of captivating submissions from talented individuals up to the age of 35 years. These contributions will undoubtedly shape the future of safety and health at the workplace as part of an exciting journey towards a safer and healthier working world!
A highly qualified jury will thoroughly evaluate the submissions based on scientific criteria.
Award Highlights
The top three abstracts, as determined by our esteemed jury, will be presented at WOS 2026. The winners will gain visibility at the conference but also will enjoy the unique opportunity to attend the event for free. We will not stop there – we will additional recognition for the top 3 best submissions. The award ceremony will be a special event, celebrating excellence in safety research. The winners will be announced at a celebratory awards ceremony on September 18th. The audience will also be invited to actively participate in the award ceremony, every voice will be counted.
Eligibility and Prizes
Who will be able to apply:
All young scientists up to the age of 35 years, holding a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D., are encouraged to apply for this prestigious award.
Prizes to be:
- First Place: Prize money €3,000
- Second Place: Prize money €2,000
- Third Place: Prize money €1,000
- 4th-6th Places: Exciting non-monetary prizes