Awards and honours
Awards and honours
Honorary doctors
Aalborg University awards honorary doctorates to individuals who have demonstrated scientific merit to such a degree that it is only natural for AAU to honor them with the highest academic distinction.
Doctorates
The doctoral degree is awarded on the basis of a doctoral dissertation, which is defended in a public oral defense. At Aalborg University, the degree is conferred by the academic councils of the faculties.
Spar Nord Foundation Research Award
The Spar Nord Foundation Research Award is presented annually to a promising early-career researcher in recognition of an outstanding research project.
The Obel Family Foundation Teaching Award
Each year, a Teacher of the Year is selected at each faculty. At the same time, these educators are nominated for the Spar Nord Teaching Award. The recipient of the award is announced at the Annual Celebration.
The NOVI Scholarship
Once a year, NOVI awards the NOVI Scholarship to the 9th–10th semester student(s) who can present a business idea with such sustainable potential that the concept can be transformed into a company at NOVI in Aalborg.
Honorary Fellows
An Honorary Fellow is a distinction that was previously awarded to individuals who made an extraordinary contribution to Aalborg University.