Applications are now open for the 2026 Quanser Global Sustainability Award.
Presented by Quanser in partnership with the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), the award recognizes innovative engineering education initiatives that prepare students to address global sustainability challenges and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Engineering educators and institutions worldwide are invited to apply. The award seeks programs and courses that integrate sustainability into engineering education through measurable learning outcomes, innovative teaching approaches, and scalable impact.
Selected initiatives will receive international visibility through the global networks of Quanser, IFEES, and GEDC, while helping showcase how engineering education can drive real-world sustainability solutions.
Benefits of applying include:
- International recognition for curriculum and teaching innovation
- Global exposure through leading engineering education networks
- Opportunities to strengthen academic collaborations and funding visibility
- Benchmarking against leading sustainability-focused programs worldwide
- Recognition of student impact on real-world sustainability challenges
Applications are open through June 30, 2026.
Educators advancing sustainability in engineering are encouraged to apply and share the opportunity with colleagues.