Thesis Award Competition

This thesis prize aims to encourage the emergence of scientific work on contemporary and current ceramics, whatever the native academic discipline. Every 2 years, the prize will be awarded to a doctoral research project that contributes to the further development of ceramics, by supporting the publication of the thesis in the "Céramiques contemporaines et actuelles" collections published by Presses Universitaires du Septentrion.

Study topics will cover the period from 1880 to the present day, in all territories. However, depending on the perspective of the study and its contribution to knowledge of contemporary and current periods, research on earlier periods may be considered. Theses that have not recently been defended, and which may not have found the circumstances necessary for publication, may also be considered.

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Type of thesis

The thesis will focus on contemporary and current ceramics, whatever the native academic discipline. Every 2 years, the prize will be awarded to a doctoral thesis whose quality and originality contribute to the further development of the field.

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Terms and conditions

Theses must be written in French. Candidates, of French or foreign nationality, must have defended their thesis in the 3 calendar years preceding the year in which the prize is awarded. Candidates who have not been selected by the jury may reapply, subject to the above conditions.

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Price description

This thesis prize will be awarded by Presses Universitaires du Septentrion in partnership with with C14 PARIS - Salon de céramiques contemporaines and Keramis - Centre de la céramique - La Louvière (Belgium). It will be presented at the C14-Paris show during the show's opening evening, the first week of October at the Annexe de la Mairie 14.^e12 rue Pierre Castagnou, 75014 Paris. It is honored by the publication of the winner's thesis by Presses Universitaires du Septentrion within one year. The Presses Universitaires du Septentrion will provide the sum of 1500 euros free of charge.euros for this purpose. The Centre de Recherches en Arts et Esthétique laboratory at the Université de Picardie - Jules Verne, a PUS partner, will contribute a further 500 euros. The applicant's laboratory, another partner institution or a consortium also undertakes to contribute an additional 1000 euros. The sum of the above contributions corresponds to the publication of a 900,000-signature thesis with black-and-white illustrations., beyond and/or with color illustrations, the amount will be revalued via quotation. The prizewinner will be required to meet the scientific requirements of the PUS, by undertaking to adhere to the proposed publication schedule, by making any necessary adaptations and corrections to the manuscript as soon as possible, and by providing the PUS with the necessary documents during the publication process.

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Jury composition

The jury is made up of four ex officio members - directors of the PUS "Céramiques contemporaines et actuelles" collection:

Stéphanie Le Follic-Hadida is a graduate of the Ecole du Louvre and holds a doctorate in art history on 19th-20th-century sculpture. Today, she specializes in contemporary ceramics, and is an author and exhibition curator. She is secretary of the C14 PARIS association.

Elisabeth Piot is a lecturer in visual arts at the UFR Arts, Université de Picardie-Jules Verne. Member of the CRAE UR 4291 Laboratory. Director of the Arts, Culture matérielle et Patrimoines library at Presses universitaires du Septentrion.

Ludovic Recchia is an art historian specializing in modern and contemporary ceramics. Curator of Decorative Arts at the Musée Royal de Mariemont (BE) from 2003 to 2022, he is currently Director and Curator of Keramis - Centre de la Céramique in La Louvière (BE), an institution he helped found in 2015. He is also President of the C14 PARIS association.

Arnaud Timbert is University Professor of Art History - UFR Arts, Université de Picardie - Jules Verne. Director of the TrAme UR4284 Laboratory. Scientific Director of Presses universitaires du Septentrion.
And advisory members: teacher-researchers, lecturers, university professors, curators.
The list of jury members is available on the C14 and PUS websites.

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Award calendar

1) Call publication = December 9, 2024
2) Deadline for submission = February 16, 2025 (submission conditions = via the C14 website)
3) Expertise = February to May 2025.
4) Promulgation of results and implementation of publication process = June 15, 2025
5) Award ceremony = Salon C14 opening evening = Thursday, October 2, 2025.
6) In N+1, the published thesis will be presented at Salon C14 in October 2026.

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How to apply

To apply for the prize, submit an application by February 16, 2025 via the online form.
This PDF file must include
- A letter of application addressed to the members of the jury;
- The doctoral thesis submitted to the jury ;
- The thesis defense report ;
- A sales pitch, a table of contents, a brief description of the work (size, number of images)
- A résumé of the candidate

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Thesis appraisal procedures

Each thesis will be appraised by jury members using the PUS appraisal grid. Each thesis will be examined in depth by at least 2 proofreaders who are members of the jury and specialists in the subject.

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Publication of award-winning theses

The winner undertakes to meet the requirements of Presses Universitaires du Septentrion for the submission of his or her manuscript. These requirements can be consulted at the following address https://www.septentrion.com/fr/notes/ . On average, it takes between 12 and 18 months for a manuscript to be published. On the date of publication of the results, the prize-winner undertakes to submit the manuscript within a maximum period of one year. After this deadline, the aforementioned conditions for publication of the winning thesis will no longer apply.

Rules of procedure: Thesis prizes