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Steps
1. Get informed!
All information on the six categories, the award criteria, and the eligibility requirements can be found in the participation guidelines and the FAQ. Please read everything carefully before starting your application.
All required information for submitting an application, as well as the questions for each category, can also be found in our application template.
2. Apply!
Once you have read the participation guidelines and FAQ, you can begin create your application via the online application tool and submit it.
Applications can be submitted from 12:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
3. What happens next?
4. Any questions?
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APPLAUS 2025
1. Get informed!
All information on the six categories, the award criteria, and the eligibility requirements can be found in the participation guidelines and the FAQ. Please read everything carefully before starting your application.
All required information for submitting an application, as well as the questions for each category, can also be found in our application template.
2. Apply!
Once you have read the participation guidelines and FAQ, you can begin create your application via the online application tool and submit it.
Applications can be submitted from 12:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
3. What happens next?
After your application has been submitted on time, we will check it for completeness. If we have any questions, we will contact you. After the preliminary review, you will be informed whether your application is eligible and will proceed to the jury process.