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The Xavier Gómez i Font Awards for the quality of language in bachelor's and master's theses aim for the promotion of the good use of Catalan and English in academic writing. These awards also want to encourage the academic use of Catalan and to encourage the use of English as a tool for the internationalisation of the University.

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2026 Call


Who can participate?

University of Valencia students enrolled in the academic year 2025-2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's and master's theses entirely written and, where applicable, defended in Catalan or English. Applications for this award can only be made once projects have been completed and registered. 

The following works are not eligible:

  • written in Catalan or English as a requirement of the work's submission regulations
  • corresponding to degrees in which these languages are a specialty
  • corresponding to translation degrees
  • submitted in previous editions
  • published in any media
  • produced in English by students from English-speaking countries

Deadline for submission

From 1 June to 15 October 2026. AVAILABLE SOON

The resolution of the awards will be published on 27 November on this page and also on the UV official board.

Financial award

20 cash prizes of €600 for theses written in Catalan or English.

Documents and application form

  • Announcement, rules and annexes (available soon)
  • Application form (from 1 June)

Enquiries

Please refer to the frequently asked questions document. If you still have questions, please fill in this enquiry form.