Instituto Superior Técnico created the Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo Award in 2016, to promote her outstanding contributions as an engineer, alumna and national leader with a decisive role and impact on Portuguese society.

Applications for the 8th edition of the Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo Award are open until 30 September 2024.

The award aims to recognise and reward annually two women who graduated at Técnico (alumnae), in the two following categories:

i) Role Model Alumna: a former student who has completed her studies at Técnico for over 15 years, by 31st December 2023, and who has made outstanding contributions throughout her professional career;
ii) Young Alumna: a recently graduated from IST, under 27 years old by 31st December 2023, whose Master’s thesis has been distinguished for its scientific quality and whose academic performance at Técnico has been remarkable.

Applications

Role-Model Alumna: the award nominations may be submitted by any member of Técnico community, including alumni. The application form must include the nominee’s curriculum vitae (maximum of one page – A4 paper format).

Young Alumna: applicants should submit their applications using a specific application form.

More information: premioMLP@tecnico.ulisboa.pt

Award regulations (only available in PT)

Public notice (only available in PT)