Second Edition IE–Elecnor Knowledge Hub Thesis Award for Ethical Business

The IE–Elecnor Knowledge Hub on Ethical Business and IE University invite BBA, LL.B, PPLE and Dual Degree students graduating in 2026–2027 to apply for the Business Ethics Award, recognizing exceptional theses that reflect ethical thinking and responsible decision-making in business.

The award highlights IE’s commitment to integrity, sustainability, and purpose-driven leadership, showcasing student work that connects ethics with real business challenges. For 2026–2027, the preferred thematic line is artificial intelligence and business ethics. This line is indicative only; theses on other topics remain fully eligible.

Students must register via IE Connects by completing a short form with their thesis title, supervisor, and ethical focus.
The selection is independent from academic evaluation and values each project’s ethical insight, originality, and real-world relevance.

Each applicant must also submit a statement of no more than 300 words explaining the central ethical dimension of the thesis, the ethical question or dilemma it addresses, and why that dimension is material to the analysis. The statement is mandatory and is intended to ensure that ethics is central to the submission rather than an incidental reference.

Projects may address topics such as sustainability, integrity, inclusion, ethical innovation, or purpose-driven leadership.
Students may also submit an optional creative piece (short video, infographic, or visual summary) by May 20, 2027, via email to iefoundation@ie.edu, for special consideration.

🏆 Winner receives €300, recognition from IE University and Elecnor, and online publication on the IE–Elecnor Knowledge Hub website.

📅 Registration closes March 5th

For any questions, please contact mariana.kousen@ie.edu ​

* Registration is enough to be considered for the award. No additional submission will be needed.

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