The ITA COSUF Award is granted annually to a student, young professional or researcher (less than 35 years old at the deadline of the application) who has recently completed an outstanding research work in theory and/or practice in the area of operational safety or security of underground facilities. If the research work belongs to a group of young researchers, the group can apply under the condition that all applicants are less than 35 years old.
The deadline for application is 28 February 2015 (receipt of the application file by the ITA secretariat).
The selection of the winner will be made by the ITA COSUF steering board by 15 April 2015.