Current calls for applications

The KlarText Prize for Science Communication is awarded to young researchers who have written a very good doctoral thesis and have the desire to explain their topic to a non-scientific audience. Submission deadline: February 28, 2025

The Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Prize honors outstanding contributions to the scientific treatment of socially important problem areas. Submission deadline: February 25, 2026

The Commerzbank Foundation provides the Leopoldina with 30,000 euros every two years for an "Early Career Award". In 2022, outstanding achievements on the annual topic of "Global Health" are to be honored. Submission deadline: February 11, 2026

The GI Dissertation Award honors outstanding dissertations in the field of computer science. submission deadline: February 13, 2026

Excellent doctoral researchers from all disciplines are admitted to the Young Academy for a period of four years in recognition of their outstanding scientific achievements and are supported in pursuing their careers and expanding their networks.

The Tang Prize allocates a grant of NT$ 10 million to each award category to help extend laureates' influence by funding their research projects which can be run up to 5 years.

Each year, the Humboldt Foundation awards around 20 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards to internationally recognized researchers living and working outside of Germany.

Those who completed their doctoral studies between four and twelve years ago are eligible to apply for a Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for experienced researchers. With the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for postdocs, the Humboldt Foundation enables researchers with above-average …

Each year, the Humboldt Foundation awards up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards to leading researchers living and working outside of Germany in recognition of their academic achievements.