TUD Award for Excellent Science Communication

TU Dresden researchers are making a valuable contribution to solving global challenges with their excellent research. And thanks to science communication, their findings are made understandable and accessible to politicians, economists and the general public.

The TUD Award for Excellent Science Communication aims to recognize and honor this commitment. The objective is to make best practice examples of science communication at TUD more visible, to promote existing initiatives, and to encourage TUD researchers to actively communicate their research results to the public. The award is funded as part of TUD's Excellence Strategy.

1. Who can apply?

The TUD Award for Excellent Science Communication can be bestowed either to individual (early-career) researchers or to research groups at TU Dresden who work together and communicate their results effectively to the public. We welcome applications from all disciplines.

2. When is the deadline for submissions, and where can I apply?

The submission deadline is May 17, 2026. The award ceremony will take place on September 1, 2026, as part of Science Communication Day at TUD. 

3. Where can I find more information, and how can I apply?

You can find all the information about the application process and a link to the application form on the TUD intranet: view the application criteria. You can submit your application here: go to the application form.

All forms of science communication and projects created since January 1, 2024, or which are still in progress at the time of submission are eligible for entry. Projects that were submitted for the 2025 award but did not receive an award may also be resubmitted.

4. Is there any prize money?

The first prize is endowed with EUR 5,000. There is also a prize for early-career researchers (for PhD students and postdocs), endowed with EUR 2,500. The prize money must be used for a specific purpose, namely to develop new science communication initiatives or to expand existing ones.

If you have any questions about the TUD Award for Excellent Science Communication, please contact the Directorate Communication and Marketing by e-mail at .

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the Free State of Saxony as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Government