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 (March 01, 2027; 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.

The following documents are required (in German or English):

• Doctoral certificate (provisional certificates will not be accepted)
• Dissertation (PDF file or download link)
• Summary of the main findings of the dissertation (max. 3 A4 pages)
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• List of publications
• Examination certificates (Bachelor or Master)

Deadline for submission to the University Executive Board: February 10, 2027 to the Office of the Rector/Academic Committees, Jenny Detzer, e-mail 

Further information under Bertha Benz Prize

The Bertha Benz Prize is scheduled to be presented in June 2027 in Heidelberg.