Postgrad Awards 2025 šŸ†

āœØ Nominations are now open! āœØ

Celebrating Postgraduate Excellence!

At FindAMasters and FindAPhD, weā€™re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals and institutions who make postgraduate education extraordinary. From inspiring teachers and dedicated supervisors to standout students and game-changing projects, the Postgrad Awards 2025 are here to recognise those who go above and beyond.

Now in Our 7th Year!

The Postgrad Awards continue to honor the incredible effort and innovation happening at universities around the world. Will you be part of the celebration?

Nominations Are Now Open!

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!

If you're unsure what to say, check out our sample nominations here for inspiration.

Meet Our Previous Winners!

Want to see the inspiring individuals and projects that have won in past years? Check out our previous winners here.

šŸ“… Key Dates

11 March 2025

Nominations open

16 May 2025

Nominations close

12 June 2025

Shortlist announced

July 2025

Judging day

September 2025

Winners announced


Categories

Award Categories

Best Postgraduate Project or Campaign šŸ†

If your institution has launched a campaign or you've worked on a project that promotes student support and wellbeing, fosters student diversity, or attracts and supports international students, weā€™d love to hear about it!
These initiatives play a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for postgraduate learners. By nominating a campaign, you're helping to highlight the brilliance of efforts that are changing the landscape of higher education for the better.

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Masters Teacher of the Year šŸŽ“

Do you know a teacher who creates a positive, supportive learning environment and always puts students first? Letā€™s celebrate their passion and dedication to postgraduate education.

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PhD Supervisor of the Year šŸŽ“

Do you know a PhD supervisor who goes out of their way to give their students an outstanding experience? Someone who inspires their students to ask the big research questions, guides them in writing research papers, and introduces them to novel and current research techniques? This award recognises those who provide exceptional support and mentorship, helping their students thrive in their academic journey.

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Masters Student of the Year šŸŒŸ

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their Masters? Who is not just highly motivated and passionate about their subject, but has also had a positive influence within their postgraduate community? This award recognises those who have really made a difference in the academic sphere and beyond. Whether theyā€™re a pioneer in their subject area or theyā€™ve done something exceptional in their extra-curricular activities, we want to hear about it.

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PhD Student of the Year šŸŒŸ

Do you know someone who you think is one to watch in their field? Perhaps theyā€™ve been integral to their research group or presented at international conferences or their persistence and motivation for their topic is unrivalled? This award recognises an individual PhD student who is an excellent and inquisitive researcher and has made a big impact on their peers and research community.

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