FAQs for the Universities for Goal 13 Competition

The below information provides FAQs for the 'Universities for Goal 13' competition organized by Siemens Energy and the SDSN.

What is Universities for Goal 13?

An annual competition and award to recognize students’ talent and their critical role in creating solutions for achieving SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Who can participate?

Open to undergraduate and graduate students from universities that are members of SDSN’s global network who have been selected to participate. You can check if your university has been selected in the information about the ongoing edition.

How can I join?

If your university has been selected to participate in the competition, you will need to submit the Application Forms to the university focal point by mid December. If you wish to contact your university’s focal point, you can see their contact in the information about the ongoing edition.

How do students benefit from participating?

Selected teams will benefit from mentorship given by Siemens Energy staff, with experience in engineering, finance, compliance or project management. The winner will be awarded a USD 10,000 cash prize, and opportunities for further development and networking. All teams receive a certificate of participation.

What is the competition timeline?

The competition runs for a whole academic year, from October to September of the following year. Read the Competition Brief for a detailed timeline, including submission deadlines.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants receive a certificate upon completion of the competition and upon demand.