Bertha Benz Prize

To draw attention to the achievements of women in engineering and to encourage them to take up studies in these disciplines and pursue a scientific career, the Daimler and Benz Foundation awards the Bertha Benz Prize annually to a female engineer who has completed an outstanding doctorate in Germany with a Dr.-Ing. degree . The prize, which is endowed with 15,000 euros, is awarded annually and honors pioneering spirit, courage and visionary character - in reference to Bertha Benz.

Requirements for nomination:

• The doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) was awarded no more than one year ago on the date of nomination; the date of the doctoral certificate applies.
• The dissertation must have been graded either "magna cum laude" or "summa cum laude".
• The governing bodies of universities and independent research institutes are entitled to nominate candidates. A maximum of three proposals can be submitted per institution. Self-applications are not possible.

Deadline for submission to the University Executive Board: February 11, 2026 to the Office of the Rector/Academic Committees, Mandy Dziubanek, e-mail .

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