SCIENCE Teaching award

Each year, the SCIENCErådet awards the ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ to a skilled and dedicated teacher at the faculty. The award recognizes the important role teachers play in educating future academics and serves as a way to celebrate and reward an extraordinary effort.

The recipient of the award receives a cash prize of DKK 25,000, as well as an additional grant of DKK 50,000 to support the development of teaching within the recipients respected teaching team. This grant may be used, for example, to cover expenses related to materials, teaching assistants, technology, or other resources that enhance the student learning experience.

The SCIENCE Teaching award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the most dedicated and innovative teachers at the Faculty of SCIENCE.

Who can nominate teachers for the award?

The ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ is open to nominations from all students and staff at the faculty. Nominations may be submitted for teachers who are deemed to have made an extraordinary contribution to teaching at the Faculty of SCIENCE. Colleagues may also nominate one another; however, self-nominations are not permitted. Departmental teaching committees are likewise involved in the nomination process and have the opportunity to nominate candidates for the teaching award.

Nomination and criteria for the SCIENCE Teaching Award 2026

Nominations for the ‘SCIENCE Teaching Award’ are given to teachers who demonstrate and/or fulfil the following criteria:

1. The teacher makes an exceptional contribution to fostering strong student engagement, critical reflection, and a high academic standard among students. 
2. The teacher communicates complex subject matter in an inspiring manner and provides constructive feedback to students. 
3. The teacher plays a significant role in the renewal and quality enhancement of teaching, for example through the introduction of new teaching methods and technologies or by incorporating new research-based knowledge for the benefit of students. 
4. The teacher shares experiences with colleagues and incorporates both collegial input and student feedback into the development of their own teaching practices.
5. The teacher promotes the relevance of teaching, for example by integrating practical experience and drawing inspiration from external stakeholders. 
6. Through research-based teaching and supervision, the teacher helps students learn to apply scientific theories and methods.
7. The teacher creates a safe learning environment in which students feel secure and comfortable participating in teaching and learning activities. 

Note: Prepared based on the National Teaching Award 2026 criteria and with input from the SCIENCErådet.

Nominations are open from Tuesday, September 1st until Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM, and you can submit your nomination via the following form.