Win a trip to San Diego – Now is your chance! The application window for the Esri Young Scholar Award Switzerland and Germany is open! We are once again looking for outstanding academic achievements in the geospatial field. Take part and bring your research to the international stage!
Have you written a scientific paper that is of relevance? Have you mastered technical challenges, used new technologies or developed innovative solutions? Then this award is just right for you!
The main prize is a trip to San Diego for the Esri User Conference in July 2026. Make new contacts with GIS experts, gain valuable experience and discover the latest trends in the world of GIS!
The application window is now open!
Why should you apply?
The trip to the conference offers a unique opportunity to meet GIS experts from all over the world and gain exciting insights into current trends and innovations. The experiences on site are incomparable and not only valuable for your professional career, but also give you new personal inspiration and broaden your perspective.
In addition to the conference, there will still be plenty of time to explore the city and get to know the other winners. But it’s best to hear about it from our last Young Scholars:
- Bericht der Young Scholar’s 2025 Alexander & Samuel (Report in German)
- Bericht der Young Scholar’s 2023 Virginia & Oliver (Report in German)
As a young scholar 2026 you will get the following!
- Tickets, travel, accommodation and meals for attending the Esri User Conference in San Diego (13. – 17. Juli 2026)
- Award presented by Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri Inc. Probably one of the longest running leader and founder of any tech company!
- Exhibition of a poster of the work in the Map Gallery
- Exchange and networking with other young scholars from around the world and other GIS experts
How can you apply?
All seminar papers, project papers or theses written at a German or Swiss college or university that are related to ArcGIS products are eligible.
To be considered, the following documents must also be submitted:
- Abstract (max. 1,000 words, in English) in which you briefly defend your work before the jury. We are not looking for a scientific abstract or AI text 😉
- PDF file of the thesis
- If applicable, link to the results (e.g. application, interactive web map, StoryMap or ZIP file with project files)
Where can you submit your documents?
- Please email the abstract and any links to additional files/content to education@esri.de / education@esri.ch.
- Subject: Esri Young Scholar 2026
